Administration of Justice/Public Safety

Corrections Officer Basic Course Certificate of Completion

DEPARTMENT:

Administration of Justice/Public Safety

TOTAL UNITS

5 Units

COMPLETION PROGRAMS

Certificates of Completion give competency in specific skills that may enable the student to upgrade or advance in an existing career. These certificates are generally of short duration and narrow in scope. Completion Certificates are not designed to provide the qualifications necessary to enter a job or career.

CONTACT:

Cheryl Cole, (707) 836-2909/Larry Stimach, 836-2912

ccole@santarosa.edu

PROGRAM

This course exceeds the minimum requirements for entry level training of adult corrections staff as mandated by Standards & Training for corrections. First Aid & CPR are included.

EMPLOYMENT

The field of corrections has been targeted as one of the growth areas for employment. Certification is required for Corrections Officers within 90 days of hire.

DATE

The requirements for this certificate are effective beginning the semester shown below. If you began working on this certificate before the effective semester, you may not be affected by any changes to the program. Consult with a counselor or department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the certificate under previous requirements.

Effective SPRING 2001

REQUIREMENTS