Adult and Juvenile Correctional and Probation Officer
Certificate of Achievement Public Safety Training · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Adult and Juvenile Correctional and Probation Officer Certificate of Achievement
The Adult and Juvenile Correctional and Probation Officer Certificate of Achievement prepares students for careers as officers in adult and juvenile detention facilities and probation officers for departments throughout California. Students who complete the Certificate of Achievement meet the Corrections Standards Authority and Board of State and Community Corrections requirements for entry-level adult/juvenile detention and probation officers. This program prepares students for legal issues in dealing with incarcerated offenders, supervision of offenders, transportation, report writing, and blood-borne pathogens. Students will also learn the procedures to receive and release offenders, weaponless defense, and probation supervision. Upon completion of the required courses with at least a "C" or "P" (pass) grade in each course, the student will be eligible for a Certificate of Achievement.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. At the conclusion of this program, the student should be able to evaluate the components of discretionary decision-making in probation and correctional settings.
2. At the conclusion of this program, the student should be able to analyze the legal and ethical responsibilities of correctional and probation officers in adult and juvenile correctional settings.
3. At the conclusion of this program, the student should be able to evaluate tactics and strategies for effective supervision in adult and juvenile correctional and community supervision facilities.