CERTIFIED CORRECTIONS OFFICER (CCO)
This category includes all personnel who work directly with offenders.
Please contact the certification office and a package of information along with an application will be sent to you in the mail.
American Correctional Association
c/o Certification Program
206 N. Washington St. Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
1-800-ACA-JOIN; ext 0175
Email: certification@aca.org
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, 3rd Edition
Correctional Law for the Correctional Officer, 4th Edition, Collins, W. C. [Chapters I, II. VII, IX, XII, XIV]only!
CCO Candidates may order ALL three source materials from ACA at a discount—CCO #852: price $50*.
*Plus handling/shipping fee
Buy it online now!
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.
