RECERTIFICATION APPLICATION

RECERTIFICATION INFORMATION
All active certifications obtained under the previous program are still honored, as long as the certified professional is in compliance with recertification requirements and timelines.

For credentials obtained under the previous certification program, there is a grandfathering of those credentials for active and current certified professionals.

The conversion highlights for the non-clinical certifications are below:

❖ All individuals with an active ACA Certified Correctional Officer designation will be converted to the CCP credential at time of their recertification, unless the individual requests to be converted sooner via a conversion request submitted to the Office of Professional Development.

❖ All individuals with an active ACA Certified Correctional Supervisor or Manager designation will be converted to the CCP-Administration credential at time of their recertification, unless the individual requests to be converted sooner via a conversion request submitted to the Office of Professional Development.

❖ All individuals with an active ACA Certified Correctional Executive designation will be converted to the CCP-Executive credential at time of their recertification, unless the individual requests to be converted sooner via a conversion request submitted to the Office of Professional Development.

❖ At time of recertification of previous credentials, individuals will be converted to the new recertification process and requirement of completing annual professional development activity.

❖ At time of recertification, unless the individual requests to be converted sooner via a conversion request submitted to the Office of Professional Development, currently credentialed individuals will receive the new lapel pin and certificate in accordance with their new credential.
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RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The American Correctional Association’s Certified Correctional Professional (CCP) credentialing program enables qualified corrections professionals to achieve active certification status for one year, with the expiration date occurring 365 calendar days from the date of initial certification. Certified Correctional Professionals must recertify on an annual basis, prior to the expiration of their active credential and no later than the 45-day grace period post the expiration of the active credential. Failure to meet the recertification requirements will result in a dismissal of the CCP credential designation for the corrections professional, with reinstatement of the credential only being permitted by an appeal request initiated by the professional OR the professional must reapply for certification and examination.

Eligibility for recredentialing requires:

❖ Completion of CCP Recertification Application and payment

❖ Proof of current and active employment within the corrections profession AND proof of good employment standing with the agency/employer.

❖ Documented completion of 15 hours of continuing education beyond any training requirements required by the professional’s agency/employer. Documentation must be provided via official learning transcripts, CEU certificate, or letter from the awarding CEU provider. And, upon request, clear learning objectives will be disclosed for CEU presented for credit towards recertification.

Continuing education credits may be earned incrementally during the course of the pre-recredentialing year and must be accumulated via multiple approved learning formats, with no more than 50% being accumulated from a single learning format. Approved learning formats include: eligible agency/employer in-house training; industry-related training and education courses outside of the professional’s agency/employer; accredited online courses; industry conferences and workshops that include educational sessions; educational webinars; online or in person seminars; publishing an article in a professional journal or completing a college-level demonstrating a high level of expertise; serving as a speaker or panelist for an industry-related professional association or conference, demonstrating a high level of expertise.
Proof of current employment and good employment standing

Please provide letters of recommendation from the correctional agency, employer(s), and/or contractor (other than yourself) through which you are serving in the corrections field.
NOTE: All retirees must be currently and actively employed as a direct employee or a contractor/consultant with a correctional agency or appropriate corrections entity to quality for recertification.
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RECERTIFICATION CREDITS

Please document all earned recertification credits below: (This is a compilation of all activities completed beginning from the time of certification.)

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DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING HOURS

Documented completion of 15 hours of continuing education beyond any training requirements required by the professional’s agency/employer. Documentation must be provided via official learning transcripts, CEU certificate, or letter from the awarding CEU provider. And, upon request, clear learning objectives will be disclosed for CEU presented for credit towards recertification.
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RECERTIFICATION TYPE

Please select the credential you are seeking to recertify. NOTE: Applicants may only seek recertification of credentials that are currently active or within the 45-day grace period post the expiration of the held credential. Certifications are only valid for one year.
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PAYMENT

Upon approval of an applicant’s recertification application, the applicant will receive an invoice via email from the American Correctional Association. Payment is due at the time of receipt. Following receipt of payment, you will receive an email that will confirm our team’s preparation of your recertification credentials for mailing to the address listed on your recertification application.
Applicant Recertification Declaration

I have read the American Correctional Association’s Code of Ethics. My signature below attests to my agreement to uphold this Code of Ethics. All my answers on this application are correct, to the best of my knowledge. I hereby authorize the Certification Commission and ACA staff to investigate my background as it relates to the information provided in this application. I understand that intentionally false or misleading statements or intentional omissions shall result in denial or revocation of my certification. I further agree to hold the Correctional Certification Program, the American Correctional Association, its officers, board members, employees, and examiners free from any civil liability for damages or complaints by reason, for any action that is within the scope of the performance of their duties which they may take in connection with this application and subsequent examinations, and/or the failure to issue a recertification certificate.
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SUPERVISOR INFORMATION
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RECERTIFICATION APPLICATION

MEMBERSHIP STATUS

PERSONAL INFORMATION

EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

RECERTIFICATION INFORMATION

RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Proof of current employment and good employment standing

RECERTIFICATION CREDITS

DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING HOURS

RECERTIFICATION TYPE

PAYMENT

Applicant Recertification Declaration

SUPERVISOR INFORMATION