Provisional Certification:
CERTIFIED CORRECTIONS OFFICER/PROVISIONAL (CCO/P)
This category includes graduating students who have studied for a career in correctional setting and DOC Training Academy graduating cadets. 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.
Position at the Officer Level:
"Line Personnel" (e.g. Correctional Officers, Corporals, Sergeants, etc.)]
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Study Materials
The study materials vary by level of certification. Purchasing any of the study materials is NOT required but recommended to pass your examination. Selected Reading List for CCO (Officer) examination:
Making Ethical Choices, A Guide for Staff, Henry, M. A.
Correctional Officer Resource Guide, 4th Edition
Correctional Law for the Correctional Officer, 4th Edition, Collins, W. C. [Chapters I, II. VII, IX, XII, XIV only]
CCO/P Candidates may order ALL three source materials from ACA at a discount—CCO #852: price $50*.
*Plus handling/shipping fee
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How To Order
You may order your books online or you may place an order via phone or mail.
Phone:
Contact Customer Service at 1-800-222-5646 ext. 0129 and request the specific Correctional Certification Packet.
