Certified Jail Officer (CJO)
Credential: Certified Jail Officer (CJO)
Credentialing Agency: American Jail Association (AJA)
Renewal Period: 4 years
The American Jail Association (AJA), Certified Jail Officer (CJO) is for individuals (sworn or civilian) who supervise incarcerated individuals in jails or detention centers and/or oversee those who supervise incarcerated individuals in jails or detention centers. Candidates must meet minimum education and/or experience requirements. Candidates must pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Jail Officer (CJO)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 1 year
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 4 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
American Jail Association (AJA)
1135 Professional Court
Hagerstown, MD 21740-5853
Phone: (301) 790-3930
Fax: (301) 790-2941
Contact Page
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must have been employed full time, for a minimum of one year, as a jail officer.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Jail Officer (CJO) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidate must agree to adhere to the AJA Code of Ethics for Jail Officers.
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Jail Officer (CJO) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Certified Jail Officer (CJO) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the American Jail Association (AJA) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
Professional Testing Corporation (PTC)
The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the Professional Testing Corporation (PTC) website:
- Search for Testing Program
- Agency/Certification Specific Testing Information
- Contact Professional Testing Corporation (PTC)
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Jail Officer (CJO)
Renewal Period: 4 years