Escambia County Corrections Welcomes 14 New Officer Trainees

Escambia County Corrections is proud to announce 14 new Corrections Officers will be joining the department after successfully graduating from George Stone Criminal Justice Training Center Class #130.

The officer trainees graduated from the Corrections Academy at the George Stone Criminal Justice Training Center on Thursday, April 30, marking the completion of a rigorous 420-hour training program designed to prepare them for careers in Corrections.

New graduates joining Escambia County Corrections include:

• Braedyn Adkins
• Ryan Andrews
• Rhavichai Antrim
• Kristin Bolton
• Brianna Curtis
• Timothy Foster
• Joshua Garza
• Jordan Godwin
• Denisha Jones
• Jacob Kervin
• Lorenza Lagado
• Rebecca Lyon
• Nadia Moshtagh
• Michael Wooten

Over the course of three months, the trainees underwent an intensive curriculum that combined physical training, academic studies, and hands-on certifications. The program covered various topics from defensive tactics and physical fitness to more specialized certifications such as CPR, first aid, and firearms.

Escambia County Corrections Commander Scott Nash highlighted the importance of preparing the next generation of officers, also recognizing the trainees' eagerness to serve the community.

"We're proud to have these graduates join our team," Commander Nash said. "Their training and dedication are essential to maintaining safety and order within our facilities. Our continued partnership with the George Stone Criminal Justice Training Center ensures we are building a strong, capable workforce to meet the evolving needs of Corrections."

To further encourage qualified individuals to pursue careers in Corrections, Escambia County Corrections is offering sign-on bonuses for certified corrections officers and officer trainees. Certified Corrections Officers are eligible for an $8,000 sign-on bonus, and officer trainees who want to join the George Stone Corrections Academy and become certified are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, plus a paid scholarship to attend the Corrections Academy.

To learn more and apply, visit MyEscambia.com/careers.

14 new Corrections Officers will be joining Escambia County Corrections after successfully graduating from George Stone Criminal Justice Training Center Class #130.