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MDC School of Justice/ Revised April 2016 Page 1
SCHOOL OF JUSTICE BASIC CORRECTIONS TRAINING PROGRAM
Corrections Officer
Orientation Packet
All applicants to corrections training programs must attend an orientation session
conducted on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in Bldg. 8, Room 8116.
I, _______________________________________ attended an
orientation session _____________________ 2016.
School of Justice verification stamp
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SCHOOL OF JUSTICE BASIC CORRECTIONS TRAINING PROGRAM
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to
have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Those who consider a career in public service are special people. More so, are those who dedicate
their lives to preserving the safety of communities and helping others who are less fortunate and often
times incapable of helping themselves. That you are reading this passage in preparation of entry into
basic law enforcement or corrections training program suggests you are a special person too.
On behalf of the more than 300,000 law enforcement professionals nationwide and the 6,600 police
and correctional officers in Miami Dade County alone we encourage you to forge forward. Contained
within this packet is information on how to apply for acceptance into a basic training program,
estimated expenses associated with attending an academy class and the various required tests you
must complete in order to be considered.
The Miami Dade College School of Justice has earned the reputation as a premier provider of training
and education for criminal justice practitioners in the Southeastern United States. On average more
than 300 students graduate annually from our basic police and corrections training programs and an
equal number from our career development courses. Our staff, eminently qualified is seasoned and
talented with the unique ability to turn training concepts into performance outcomes.
Today symbolizes the start of your journey; from applicant to recruit to correctional professional and
SCHOOL OF JUSTICE BASIC CORRECTIONS TRAINING PROGRAM
The Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT) is a suite of exams designed to assess the following eight
(8) abilities.
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Memorization
Problem Sensitivity
Spatial Orientation
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has identified these abilities as essential for
successful academy performance.
The exams are discipline specific. The LEBAT is for Law Enforcement and the COBAT is for
Corrections.
1. F-BAT testing is conducted on a walk-in basis on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at
9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in Building 9, room 9108. Space is limited and seats are provided on
a first come, first served basis. You will not be admitted into the testing room once the test
has begun. To be admitted to the testing room, you must bring a valid government-issued
photo ID and a paid receipt.
2. The cost of the F-BAT test is $45.00 payable in cash or money order only. Payment must be
made at the Miami Dade College, North Campus, Bursar’s Office, Building 1, Room; 1154,
prior to taking the F-BAT test. Receipts are valid for 30 days and are non-refundable and
non-transferable.
3. Passing FBAT scores are valid for four (4) years from the test date. A passing score is 77%
for Corrections and 71% for Law Enforcement.
4. If you fail the FBAT, you may retake the exam up to three times within a 12-month period.
You may make three attempts per discipline within a 12-month period. There is a 24-hour
waiting period between retakes.
5. Study guides are available through the FBAT office, located at Miami Dade College, North
Campus; Room #8324. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please call
305-237-1722 to ensure study guide availability.
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SCHOOL OF JUSTICE BASIC CORRECTIONS TRAINING PROGRAM
FBAT Abilities Briefing
1. Deductive Reasoning
This is the ability to apply rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. This ability
involves applying general rules to specific problems.
You would use this ability when applying Florida Statues or Florida Manual on Jail Standards,
policies and procedures to specific situations. Example; under what conditions to make an arrest or
the proper use of force, in deciding which route to take when taking into account time and geography.
2. Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems to form general
rules or conclusion. It involves the ability to think of possible reason why things go together, such as
giving a logical explanation for a series of events that seem unrelated.
You would use this ability when performing any type of investigation to conclude that rules or
laws have been violated.
3. Information Ordering: The ability to correctly follow a rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain
order. The rules must be given. The things or actions must be put in order and can include numbers,
letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences and logical operations.
You would use this ability when making an arrest/issuing a warrant or transporting prisoners,
conducting fire drills. It is also used in applying first aid, following a checkout procedure in operating
equipment, arranging sentences in a meaningful paragraph.
4. Memorization: This is the ability to remember information such as works, numbers, pictures and procedures.
You would use this ability to remember the important information presented in the Florida
Statues, legal bulletins, and shift briefings, BOLOs remembering new names, faces, codes, telephone
numbers, geographic locations, documents and long lists.
5. Problem Sensitivity: This is the ability to tell if something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
You would use this ability when patrolling or interacting with individuals where you have to judge
whether or not a situation is going to deteriorate or get worse. It could involve recognizing the
symptoms of a physical problem requiring first aid, the likelihood that a riot or other type of
disturbance may occur. It could also involve judging the accuracy of data received.
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SCHOOL OF JUSTICE BASIC CORRECTIONS TRAINING PROGRAM
6. Spatial Orientation: Ability to tell where you are in relation to the location of some objects, or to tell where the object is
in relation to you. It involves maintaining directional orientation in one’s bearings with respect to the
points of a compass. The ability allows one to stay oriented in a vehicle as it changes direction and
location.
You would use this ability when out in the community patrolling and a call comes in that you must
attend to. You must visualize where you are in relation to where you are going to be able to get there.
7. Written Comprehension: Involves reading and understanding written words and sentences.
You would use this ability when reading legal bulletins, Florida statutes, ordinances, policies and
procedures.
8. Written Expression: Involves writing words and sentences so others will understand.
You would use this ability when it is necessary to write incident/ use of force/ discipline
reports, memos, affidavits or narratives.
For more information and sample test questions, visit the FBAT website:
www.mdc.edu/north/f-ba
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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION PROCESS
The physical examination can be completed by a Doctor of your choice, which must include a 7
panel narcotics screen in compliance with 11B-27.00225.
11B-27.00225 shall include the analysis of a urine sample furnished by the applicant for the
presence of controlled substances or metabolites, which shall be consistent with the procedures for
drug testing pursuant to Section 112.0455m, F.S. and Rule Chapter 59A-24, F.A.C., which have
been adopted by the Agency for Health Care Administration.
a) The procedures for collection sites and specimen collection comply with the requirements of
Rule 59A-24.005, F.A.C.
b) Each applicant gave written consent prior to giving the sample for collection, analysis for
evidence of controlled substances, and disclosure of the analysis results to the employing
agency and to the Commission.
c) The procedures for analyzing and reporting the urine sample were consistent with Rule 59A-
24.006, F.A.C.
d) Seven Substances:
1. Amphetamines (amphetamine and methamphetamine)
2. Cannabis or Cannabinoids
3. Cocaine or Cocaine Metabolite
4. Phencyclidine
5. Opiates (codeine and morphine)
6. Barbiturates
7. Benzodiazepines
You are responsible for payment as well as returning forms to the School of Justice Recruitment
office prior to start of your academy session.
CJSTC-75
CJSTC-75 page 2
CJSTC-75A
CJSTC-75A page 2
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT
Incorporated by Reference in Rule 11B-35.001(10)(d)14., F.A.C.
Created 11/8/2007 Training School: Original Agency: Copy 1 of 2 Applicant: Copy Commission-Approved: 11/6/2014 Form Effective Date: 7/2015
CJSTC
75B
1. Applicant’s Name: Last First MI
2. Applicant’s Address:
3. Enter Last Four Digits of Social Security Number:
4. Training School:
5. The Applicant Is Requesting Admission Into a Basic Recruit Training Program for One of the Following Disciplines:
Law Enforcement Correctional Correctional Probation
6. Student Participation in Basic Recruit Training Program Activities. A student enrolled in a basic recruit training program (BRTP) is required to participate in the following activities:
A. Defensive tactics and firearms high-liability training is a component of the curriculum mandated by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Firearms training requires firing a handgun and long gun creating exposure to lead. Defensive tactics training requires sustained physical exertion and chemical agent contamination to the chemicals oleo-resin capsicum (OC) and/or orthochlorobenzal-malonotrite (CS).
B. Physical Fitness Conditioning and Physical Fitness Testing: A BRTP student shall participate in physical fitness conditioning and a fitness test and includes thefollowing measures:
Vertical Jump One Minute Sit Ups 300 Meter Run Maximum Push Ups 1.5 Mile Run/Walk
C. The training center director has attached the training schools physical fitness conditioning program: Yes
**********TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT*********
7. Medical Conditions Regarding OC/CS Contamination. A BRTP student should be aware of the following personal considerations that may restrict participation in the chemical agent contamination of the BRTP and could possibly be aggravated to a severe degree during the contamination: Recent eye surgery, heart problems, panic disorder or stress, respiratory disorder, emphysema (loss of elasticity/thinning of lung tissues), bronchial asthma, x-ray evidence of pneumoconiosis (black lung), evidence of reduced pulmonary (lung) function, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary (heart) artery disease, cerebral (brain) blood vessel disease, severe or progressive hypertension (high blood pressure), epilepsy, grand mal or petite mal (seizures), pernicious anemia (severe reduction in red blood cells), diabetes (any form), pueumomediastinum gap (air in the sac surrounding lungs), history of skin allergies, or any condition for which the student is presently taking medication.
8. BRTP Student Certification. I certify that I have reviewed the above information and I do or do not have any medical restrictions that would prevent me from
participating in the basic recruit training program activities outlined in item numbers 6, 6A, and 6B above.
9. Student’s Printed Name:
10. Student’s Signature: Date:
11. Prior Exposure to OC or CS. For a student who has had prior chemical agent exposure that includes chemical agent contamination and working through the effects of chemical agent contamination in a training environment, please attach the supporting documentation of prior exposure and check one of the following boxes:
I certify that I have OR I have not been exposed to oleo-resin capsicum (OC) and/or orthochlorobenzal-malononitrile (CS) in the manner described in item
number 11 above.
**********TO BE COMPLETED BY THE EXAMINING PHYSICIAN*********
12. Physician Attestment. The above applicant is seeking entry into a law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation basic recruit training program. Rule 11B-35.001(14)(b), F.A.C., requires a complete physical examination at a level of specificity sufficient to determine whether there are any medical or physiological restrictions that would prevent the applicant from performing the required activities described in items 6, 6A, and 6B above. Disabilities, impairment, or limitations identified by the examination that would prevent the applicant from performing the required activities should be reported to the training school indicated in item number 4 above.
I hereby attest that I have examined the above named applicant and find him or her CAPABLE of participating in the basic recruit training program activities indicated in item
numbers 6, 6A, and 6B above.
I hereby attest that I have examined the above named applicant and find him or her NOT CAPABLE of participating in the basic recruit training program activities indicated in
item numbers 6, 6A, and 6B above.
13. Physician, Certified Advanced Registered Printed Name Examination Date Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant’s Signature
14. Physician, Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant’s License Number Licensing State
15. Physician, Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant’s Professional Address
**********TO BE COMPLETED BY THE TRAINING CENTER DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE*********
16. Training Center Director or Designee’s Printed Name:
Training Center Director or Designee’s Signature: Date:
FORM CJSTC-75B Page 2 of 2
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORM CJSTC-75B
A basic recruit student approved to enter a basic recruit training program (BRTP) shall review and complete form CJSTC-75B to indicate the presence of any medical conditions that may prevent participation in the Physical Fitness Program and Chemical Agent Contamination of the BRTP. A copy of the Physical Fitness Program for law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation discipline shall be attached to this form for the student to review.
1. Applicant’s Name. Enter the applicant’s last name, first name, and middle initial.
2. Applicant’s Address. Enter the applicant’s current address, city, state, and zip code.
3. Applicant’s Social Security Number. Enter the last four digits of the applicant’s social security number as in this example: 000-00-1234.
4. Training School Name. Enter the name of the Commission-certified criminal justice training school where the applicant is enrolled.
5. Basic Recruit Training Program Discipline. Place a check mark in one of the box(es) for the law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation discipline for which the applicant is requesting admission.
6. Student Participation in Basic Recruit Training Program Activities. Defensive Tactics (includes chemical agent contamination), Firearms, and Physical Fitness Conditioning and Physical Fitness Testing: High-liability training in defensive tactics, firearms, and chemical agent contamination is a component of the curriculum mandated by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and participation in the activities is a requirement for successfully completing a BRTP. There is no pass or fail at this time. The test results for each of the five required tests will be recorded on the Academy Physical Fitness Standards Report, form CJSTC-67A as “I” if the student did not perform the test component or “D” if the student was dismissed from the basic recruit training program.
A. Defensive Tactics and Firearms Training. Firearms training requires firing a handgun and long gun creating exposure to lead. Defensive tactics training requires sustained physical exertion and chemical agent contamination to the chemicals oleo-resin capsicum (OC) and/or orthochlorobenzal-malonotrite (CS).
B. Physical Fitness Conditioning and Physical Fitness Testing. The Physical Fitness Test includes the following measures and are defined as follows:
Vertical Jump. This measures leg power by measuring how high a person jumps.
One Minute Sit Ups. This measures abdominal, or trunk, muscular endurance. While lying on his or her back, the student will be given one minute to do as many bent-leg sit ups as possible.
300 Meter Run. This measures anaerobic power, or the ability to make an intense burst of effort for a short time period or distance. This component consists of sprinting 300 meters as fast as possible.
Maximum Push Ups. This measures the muscular endurance of the upper body. This component consists of doing as many push ups as possible until muscular failure. Males are required to perform the standard push-up and females have the option to perform the standard or modified push-up.
1.5 Mile Run/Walk. This measures aerobic power or cardiovascular endurance (stamina over time). To complete this component, the student runs or walks a distance of 1.5 miles as fast as possible.
C. A physical fitness conditioning program developed by the training school shall be attached to form CJSTC-75B prior to the student’s examination by a physician, certified advanced registered nurse practitioner, or the physician’s assistant.
7. Medical Conditions Regarding Chemical Agent Contamination. The student shall review the listed medical conditions and list other conditions that may restrict him or her from participating in Chemical Agent Contamination to the chemicals oleo-resin capsicum (OC) and/or orthochlorobenzal-malonotrite (CS).
8. Basic Recruit Training Program Activities Certification. The student shall check the appropriate box to indicate if he or she does or does not have a medical condition that would restrict participation in the BRTP activities indicated in item numbers 6, 6A, and 6B of this form.
9. Student’s Printed Name. The student shall print his or her first name, last name, and middle initial.
10. Student’s Signature and Date. The student shall provide a signature and date to verify the information provided by the student is true and correct.
11. Prior Exposure to Chemical Agent Contamination. The student shall Indicate in the appropriate box if he or she has been previously exposed to chemical agent contamination to the chemicals oleo-resin capsicum (OC) and/or orthochlorobenzal-malonotrite (CS), and shall attach supporting documentation of such contamination.
12. Physician, Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant’s Attestment. The physician shall check the appropriate box to indicate if the student is capable or not capable of participating in the BRTP activities indicated in item numbers 6, 6A, and 6B of this form.
13. Physician, Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant’s Signature, Printed Name, and Examination Date. The physician shall complete this item to verify his or her attestment to item number 12 of this form.
14. Physician, Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant’s License Number and Licensing State. The physician shall complete this item toverify his or her valid license number and licensing state.
15. Physician, Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant’s Professional Address. The physician shall print his or her complete professional address.
16. Training Center Director or Designee’s Printed Name, Signature and Date. The training center director or designee who signs this form shall print his or her legal first and last name. The training center director or designee shall sign and date this form.
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Applicant must complete this questionnaire
accurately, truthfully and legibly to ensure
consideration. Incomplete applications will cause a
delay in processing.
It is the applicants responsibility to provide copies of
documentation where noted. The School of Justice is
13. Marital Status: SINGLE MARRIED ENGAGED SEPARATED DIVORCED (Optional)
U.S. CITIZEN:
YES
NO
NATIVE
YES
NO
Naturalized
Certificate No.
If derived, Parent
Certificate No.
Date, Place and Court
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14. EDUCATION: a. List all high schools attended: (INCLUDE COPIES OF HIGH SCHOOL OR GED DIPLOMA)
NAME LOCATION DATES ATTENDED
From To Years
Completed
GRADUATION
Yes No
b. GED (if applicable)
c. Higher education. List information below for all colleges or universities attended
NAME AND LOCATION OF
COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
DATES ATTENDED CREDIT HOURS DEGREE
RECEIVED
YEAR
RECEIVED FROM TO SEMESTER QUARTER
d. Other schools or training (trade, vocational, business or military). Give for each, the name and location of school,
dates after subjects studied, certificate, and any other pertinent data.
DATES NAME OF SCHOOL AND LOCATION COURSES STUDIED
CERTIFIED
FROM TO YES NO
e. Were you ever expelled or suspended from ANY SCHOOL or were you ever disciplined by any school official?
Yes No if yes, give particulars below: ___________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
15. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Indicate type of special license such as pilot, radio operator, etc., showing licensing authority, where the license was first
issued, at date current license expires. (Except vehicle operator’s license). _______________________________________