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Certification

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Certification Description
Candidates must have three years of experience as a correctional trainer as defined in the CCT Handbook for Candidates. Anyone who provides training for managers, staff, and/or volunteers of a correctional agency (defined below). Adjunct or field trainers and faculty of institutions of higher learning in the areas of corrections, criminal and juvenile justice (and related areas) are eligible to participate in the certification process. Trainer skills include preparing adequately, both for content and training logistics; delivering clear, engaging presentations; effectively facilitating participant learning activities; evaluating the effectiveness of training; and making adjustments to improve effectiveness.

Certifying Organization
American Jail Association
http://www.americanjail.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Correctional Trainer Website

Certification Description
This category includes individuals at the highest level of adult and juvenile corrections who oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

Certifying Organization
American Correctional Association
http://aca.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Corrections Executive Website

Certification Description
This category includes individuals at the highest level of juvenile corrections who oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

Certifying Organization
American Correctional Association
http://aca.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Corrections Executive/Juvenile Website

Certification Description
This category includes individuals who manage major units or programs within a correctional setting. They are management staff who may contribute to the development of policies and procedures and are responsible for their implementation. They have authority over supervisory staff.

Certifying Organization
American Correctional Association
http://aca.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Corrections Manager Website

Certification Description
Individuals who head a Security Threat Group (STG) program in an adult or juvenile corrections facility, contribute to the development of agency policies/procedures pertaining to STGs, and are involved in the implementation of these policies/procedures.

Certifying Organization
American Correctional Association
http://aca.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Corrections Manager - Security Threat Groups Website

Certification Description
All personnel who work directly with offenders.

Certifying Organization
American Correctional Association
http://aca.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Corrections Officer/Juvenile Website

Certification Description
Individuals in this category will work directly with offenders. For certification status to become permanent, those who pass the CCO/P exam must secure a full-time position in a corrections-related agency (within two-years from their exam date) and receive a satisfactory performance rating from their immediate supervisor after one-year on-the-job.

Certifying Organization
American Correctional Association
http://aca.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Corrections Officer/Provisional Website

Certification Description
This certification is for indifviduals who works with both staff and offenders in a correctional setting. It includes mid-level managers who are responsible for implementing agency procedures and supervising/evaluating personnel.

Certifying Organization
American Correctional Association
http://aca.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Corrections Supervisor Website

Certification Description
The American Correctional Association and the National Major Gang Task Force have collaborated to develop within the Corrections Certification Program a Security Threat Group specialization. Specialty examinations are offered to security threat group staff who qualify for either the manager or the supervisor categories; i.e., providing an opportunity for corrections professionals to gain recognition as either a security threat group specialist/manager (CCM/STG) or security threat group specialist/supervisor (CCS/STG).

Certifying Organization
American Correctional Association
http://aca.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Corrections Supervisor - Security Threat Groups Website

Certification Description
This category includes individuals who work with both staff and offenders in a Juvenile correctional setting. It includes mid-level managers who are responsible for implementing agency procedures and supervising/evaluating personnel.

Certifying Organization
American Correctional Association
http://aca.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Corrections Supervisor/Juvenile Website

Certification Description
Jail managers who become Certified Jail Managers (CJM) will be distinguished as individuals who have reached one of the highest levels of achievement in their field.

Certifying Organization
American Jail Association
http://www.americanjail.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Jail Manager Website

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