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Page Title: Professional Certification Program

Certified Corrections Supervisor (CCS)

Who should take the CCS exam?

This category includes individuals at the “mid-management” level who work with both staff and offenders in a correctional setting. It includes those responsible for implementing agency procedures and supervising/evaluating personnel.

• Central/Regional Office staff, Business Office personnel
• Correctional Supervisors, Training Officers
• Food/Health Service Staff, Maintenance staff, Recreation personnel, Industries personnel
• Caseworkers/Correctional Counselors, Chaplains, Teachers, Staff Psychologists,
• Lieutenants, Sergeants

What issues are included in a competency profile for corrections supervisors?

• Supervise Human Resources
• Enhance Agency’s Internal Environment
• Interact with Offenders
• Maintain/Develop Expertise and General

Qualifications: Education and Work Requirements

• Associate degree OR HS/GED + 5 years of full-time corrections experience
• One (1) year work experience in present position at the supervisory level.

CCS Certification Program Fee:

• ACA member: $180
• Non-ACA member: $225

Study Materials:

The study materials are priced separately from the program fee. Purchasing the study materials is NOT required but recommended to pass your examination. The resource materials are packaged together to sell at one low price. Click here to view the CCS Certification Packet price and view the titles of the CCS study materials. You can order the materials online or by calling Customer Service 1-800-222-5646 ext 0129.

For more information, download the following files:

CCP Manual Overview
Study Guide (General)
Certification Application
Upcoming Certification Exam Sites
ACA Member Application


Click here for information on the Certification Process


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