Training:

Requirements:

• Be at least 19 years of age before ending date of class for which you are applying.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Be a high school graduate or have successfully completed the General Education Development (GED).
• Not have been discharged from Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions.
• Be of good moral character and NOT have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving lying or perjury.
• Undergo a physical examination by a licensed physician attesting capability of performing essential functions of the officer position.
• Submit to and pass a background investigation.
• Pass the Florida Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test for Corrections with a score of 72 or higher.
  

PROCEDURES

• Take the Florida Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJ BAT) for Corrections
  
  (If you would like to watch a Power Point presentation containing more information about the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test, click HERE).
  
  
  
  
• Complete Application paperwork
  
  • G.C.S.C. Application
  • Background check
  • Physical examination
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Proof of High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • DD 214 if prior military

TRAINING LOCATIONS

• The Correctional Officer Basic Standards (COBS) course is offered in two different locations.
• North Bay Campus - the COBS program is offered north of Panama City at the North Bay Campus which is the main training academy facility.
• Gulf/Franklin Campus - for residents of Gulf and Franklin counties who may not wish to drive all the way to Panama City, the COBS program is also offered at the Gulf/Franklin Campus in Port St. Joe.
  

APPLICATION

• To print out a copy of the Corrections Academy application CLICK HERE.
  
• On the background check from, please be sure you check which campus you wish to take the class at. The class is offered at the North Bay Campus and at the Gulf/Franklin Campus.

To get schedule information or if you have questions about Correctional Officer careers or training, please contact: