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1660 - Corrections Officer Tech -Cert

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Program Code

1660

Degree Designation

CERT

Program Description

This certificate program is designed to educate and train students for employment as corrections officers. In order to be enrolled in the core requirements of the certificate program and those that incorporate the training program of the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services, students must be sworn corrections officers employed with a local correctional facility.

Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of New York State Criminal, Penal, and Correctional Law appropriate to Correctional operations.

Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of the New York State Commission of Corrections minimum standards for local correctional facilities.

Outcome

Demonstrate skills in written and verbal communication, crisis intervention and inmate behavioral management.

Outcome

Demonstrate skills in effective problem solving and decision-making.