• Define correctional officer in accordance with F.S. § 943.10.
• State that correctional officers must be able to work alone with little or no supervision.
• Explain that correctional officers perform tasks without letting distractions interfere.
• Explain that correctional officers must independently make decisions and stand by decisions made.
• Explain that correctional officers are willing to learn new techniques and procedures.
• State that correctional officers must be able to adapt to change without incurring undue stress.
• State that correctional officers must always be attentive to their environment.
• Explain that correctional officers are responsible for actions taken and consequences of inaction.
• Identify the role of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission established by the Florida Statutes.
• Describe the requirements to become a correctional officer.
• Identify the reasons the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission may take action against an officer’s certification.
• Identify the penalties that may be imposed in the officer discipline process.
• Define values.
• State that correctional officers are honest on and off duty.
• Define ethics.
• Explain that correctional officers behave ethically on and off duty and avoid conflicts of interest.
• Explain that correctional officers must be mindful in dealing with people who may be different than themselves.
• Define professionalism.
• Explain that correctional officers are service oriented and must respond to needs in a timely and efficient manner.
• State that correctional officers must be conscientious.
• Explain that correctional officers are dependable and fulfill obligations.
• Explain that correctional officers consistently perform the best job possible.
• State that correctional officers remain level headed and react appropriately in stressful situations.
• Explain that correctional officers must avoid stereotypes.
• State that correctional officers respect self and others, treating people fairly and with dignity.
• State that correctional officers have the self-control to resist abuse of authority.
• Define chain of command.
• Explain why chain of command within a criminal justice agency should be followed.
• Explain how chain of command facilitates communication within the organization.
• Describe the role of the correctional officer.
• List the major components of the Criminal Justice System.
• Explain the function of the corrections system.
• Describe the components of the corrections system.
• Identify the key aspects of the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
• Describe the components of the amendments to the U.S. Constitution that relate to corrections.
• Define search.
• Define seizure.
• Identify the legal authority to search and seizure law as it applies to visitor searches in a correctional setting.
• Explain Miranda rights application in a correctional setting.
• Explain the retention and limitation of inmate rights.
• Identify the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Define Baker Act as used in a correctional setting.
• Identify the correctional officers’ role in the provisions of the Baker Act.
• Define the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
• Explain inmates’ rights to privileged communication.
• Define routine mail as used in a correctional setting.
• Define legal mail as used in a correctional setting.
• Define privileged mail as used in a correctional setting.
• Define contraband as used in a correctional setting.
• Identify common contraband articles found in correctional facilities.
• Explain the Florida Model Jail Standards in relation to contraband in county correctional facilities.
• Define introduction of contraband.
• Explain the legal disposition of confiscated contraband.
• Define criminal act.
• Identify common crimes committed in a correctional setting.
• Identify elements of crimes.
• Define instrumentalities of a crime.
• Define fruits of a crime.
• Define evidence.
• Describe major types of evidence found in a correctional setting.
• Define chain of custody.
• Identify components of the chain of custody in a correctional setting.
• Explain that correctional officers can use force.
• Define reasonable force in relation to a correctional setting.
• Explain that officers are immune from prosecution if use of force is justifiable.
• Identify the factors used in the objective reasonableness standard for use of force.
• Identify the questions an officer will have to answer in any use of force situation.
• Describe the officer’s duty in the protection of self and others.
• Identify F.S. 776.07 as the authorization for the use of force to prevent escape.
• Identify the penalties and liabilities for excessive use of force.
• Identify the penalties and liabilities for failure to report use of force.
• Define criminal liability in relation to a correctional setting.
• Define civil liability in relation to a correctional setting.
• Define tort in relation to a correctional setting.
• Define negligence in relation to a correctional setting.
• Identify the elements of negligence.
• Identify the two main categories of damages.
• Define civil rights violations.
• Explain “under color of law” in relation to federal civil rights statutes.
• Explain civil liability under state and federal laws.
• Identify the impact on an officer who is found civilly or criminally liable.
• Explain that agencies may be liable for the acts of a correctional officer.
• Identify the legal protections available if an officer is faced with potential civil or criminal liability.
• Define acting within the scope of employment.
• Identify the effect of the Sovereign Immunity Law, Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, in state civil actions.
• Explain the concept of qualified immunity.

COR Outcome 1: Students demonstrate mastery of Correctional Officer knowledge and skills.

COR Outcome 2: Demonstrate safety skills appropriate for employees in a Correctional Officer work setting.

COR Outcome 3: Apply critical thinking and problem solving proficiency as appropriate for employees in a Correctional Officer work setting.

COR Outcome 4: Exhibit interpersonal and ethical skills as appropriate for employees in a Correctional Officer work setting.

COR Outcome 5: Exhibit leadership, organizational, and professional skills appropriate for employees in a Correctional Officer workplace.

Tests, Skills Performance, Skills Demonstration, Behavioral Observation, Skills Check-Off