Certified Corrections Professionals (CCPs) are required to continue their
education and training and renew their certification after three years. At the
end of this period, CCPs submit:
- A Re-Certification Application
- A Summary Sheet identifying their Re-Certification credits
- Documentation for their Re-Certification Credits
- The appropriate Re-Certification fee
- Applicant and Supervisor Recertification Declarations
The Re-Certification Application is included in the Re-Certification Handbook
and also may be downloaded here. The
instructions are simple and easy to follow.
Re-Certification Applications will be processed within 4 to 6 weeks. Once
staff have evaluated and approved the application and supporting documents, they
will mail CCPs a letter confirming their re-certification, a sample press
release, a new certificate and a supervisor notification form. An incomplete
application will result in a delay in being re-certified. ACA staff will contact
the CP if there is a problem with the application or supporting documents.
What are
Re-Certification Credits?
Re-certification credits represent the amount of time (in hours) that the CCP
was exposed to corrections-related education during the certification period.
For more information on the number of re-certification credits needed for
specific certifications, consult the Re-Certification Handbook, or click below
to access the information online.
Click here to Learn more about Re-Certification
Credits
What are the requirements for
individuals who have retired from a full-time correctional career but maintain
work in the field (ex. instructors, consultants, etc)?
Full-time corrections professionals who retired more than three years ago but
continued to be employed in a position related to corrections may apply to
become a Certified Corrections Professional. Examples include full-/part-time
trainers and academicians.
How do I apply?
To apply to become a Certified Corrections Professional, click the link
below!
Click here to Apply to become an American
Correctional Association Certified Corrections Professional
