2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Correctional Probation Officer
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Law, Public Safety & Security

PSAV	
Program Number	P430122	
CIP Number	0743010202	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Standard Length	449 hours	
Teacher Certification	CORR OFF  7  G
LAW ENF  @7  7G	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 	
CTE Program Resources	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	
Basic Skills Level	Contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for information regarding basic skills and the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Examination.	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Law, Public Safety and Security career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Law, Public Safety and Security career cluster. 

The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission have established basic recruit cross-over training programs to provide lateral movement of Florida officers between criminal justice disciplines. The Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training is published in two volumes:  Florida Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program Version 2014.07 and Florida Basic Recruit Training Program High Liability,Volume 2.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of one occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.

This program is established for the purpose of providing job-related training to students that require certification, in accordance with Chapter 943, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapter 11B-35, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) as a full-time Correctional Probation Officers (SOC 21-1092).  

The content includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of codes of ethics; laws, rules, and regulations; search and seizure; supervision, protection, care, custody, and control, or investigation, of probationary person(s).

The following table illustrates the post-secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Length	SOC Code	
A	CJK0271	Correctional Probation Legal	57 hours	21-1092	
	CJK0272	Correctional Probation Interpersonal Communication Skills	44 hours		
	CJK0273	Correctional Probation Caseload Management	40 hours		
	CJK0274	Correctional Probation Supervision	88 hours		
	CJK0275	Correctional Probation Investigations	39 hours		
	CJK0276	Correctional Probation Management Information Systems	27 hours		
	CJK0051	CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics	80 hours		
	CJK0031	CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers	40 hours		
	CJK0281	Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training/Probation Officer	34 hours		

Standards

The Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission (CJSTC) is responsible for establishing uniform minimum standards for the employment and training of full-time, part-time, and auxiliary law enforcement, and correctional and correctional probation officers and for establishing and maintaining officer training programs, curricula requirements, and certification of training schools and training school instructors.

The Curriculum Development staff is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and revision of job-related curricula for the commission-approved basic recruit, advanced, specialized, and specialized instructor training programs for law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers.

The commission-approved curricula for the Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Training Program ATMS #1176 is available at http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/CJST/Documents/Curriculum/CMS2015/2014-CPO-IG-(7-14-to-6-16).aspx.  The FDLE Criminal Justice Training Curriculum is available at http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/CJST/curriculum/2015-Curriculum/2015-Curriculum.aspx.

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

Florida Department of Law Enforcement provides periodic updates to their curriculum and technical assistance through their frequently asked questions that can be located at:  http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/getdoc/89630352-8b94-43f2-a8c5-ffdc5d9ddcfd/Curriculum-Home-Page.aspx.

This program must be offered by a CJSTC certified training center in order for the successfully completing student to be eligible to take the state certification examination for CJSTC certification.  

This program may be offered in courses as long as 100% of minimum competencies are taught.  Career and technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44, F.S.

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Basic Skills (if applicable)

In PSAV programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Mathematics N/A, Language N/A, and Reading N/A.    These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.  

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02(7), Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01(3)(a), F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91(3), F.S.

Students who possess a college degree at the Associate of Applied Science level or higher; who have completed or are exempt from the college entry-level examination; or who have passed a state, national, or industry licensure exam are exempt from meeting the Basic Skills requirement (Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.) Exemptions from state, national or industry licensure are limited to the certifications listed on the Basic Skills and Licensure Exemption List which may be accessed from the CTE Program Resources page.
Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml