Withlacoochee Technical College
Correctional Officer
Certificate
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Inverness
Inverness, FL
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
445 clock hours (approximately four months)
App fee
$40
Tuition
$1,300 for the Program
Certified Jail Officer
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National Sheriffs' Association has created the Jail Certification Program in cooperation with the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Corrections Academy to provide professional designation to jail officers, supervisors, administrators and sheriffs who possess the requisite understanding, knowledge, skills, experience and abilities to function to the level of their achieved certification.
Areas of focus include:
Basic Training
Liability
Correctional Law
Personnel Management
Planning and Preparation
Jail Operations
Certifying Organization
National Sheriffs' Association
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If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown
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Keiser University
Crime Scene Technology
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
West Palm Beach Campus
West Palm Beach, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
17 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Keiser University
Crime Scene Technology
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Fort Myers Campus
Fort Myers, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
17 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Keiser University
Crime Scene Technology
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Jacksonville Campus
Jacksonville, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
17 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Keiser University
Crime Scene Technology
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Orlando Campus
Orlando, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
17 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Keiser University
Crime Scene Technology
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Pembroke Pines Campus
Pembroke Pines, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
17 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Suggested because Certified Jail Officer applies to Correctional Officers and Jailers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
Related Careers
Other Certifications from National Sheriffs' Association
Advanced Court Security Certification (CSC2)
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Master of Court Security Certification (CSC3)
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