Certifications

Advance Your Career Through Professional Certification

Demonstrate your expertise, validate your knowledge, and elevate the profession of local corrections through AJA Certification.

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Why Certification Matters

The Jail Manager Certification Commission (JMCC) and the American Jail Association (AJA) promote the voluntary certification of correctional professionals. Certification provides evidence of an individual's competency, professionalism, and mastery of knowledge within their specialized field.

Certification supports professional growth, encourages continued education, and helps foster professional excellence throughout local corrections.

Our Certification Programs

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Certified Jail Officer

For line-level correctional professionals committed to excellence.

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Certified Jail Supervisor

For supervisors seeking to validate leadership and operational knowledge.

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Certified Jail Manager

For experienced correctional leaders and jail management professionals.

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Certified Jail Chaplain

For correctional chaplains committed to professional service within correctional environments.

New Certification (COMING SOON)

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Certified Jail Trainer

For training professionals dedicated to developing corrections staff.

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Certification by the Numbers

500+ Applications Processed Annually

4 National Certification Programs

4 Years Certification Validity Period

1 Goal Elevating Local Corrections

Meet the JMCC Commissioners

Pictured from left to right: Timothy Dial, Leon Valquier and Dan Fellin. Not pictured: Jacob Crawford and Jermaine Gordon.

Jail Manager Certification Commission

The Jail Manager Certification Commission oversees certification standards and helps ensure the integrity, credibility, and continued growth of AJA's certification programs.

Through its work, the JMCC supports professional excellence and advances standards throughout local corrections.

Learn More About AJA Certification

Watch this brief overview to learn how certification can strengthen your career, enhance professional credibility, and support the advancement of local corrections.

AJA Members Save on Certification Fees

AJA Professional Members are eligible for discounts on certification application fees.

✓ Certified Jail Officer (CJO)
✓ Certified Jail Supervisor (CJS)
✓ Certified Jail Manager (CJM)
✓ Certified Jail Chaplain (CJC)
✓ Certified Jail Trainer (CJT) — Coming Soon

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Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you are beginning your corrections career, supervising staff, leading an agency, or serving the correctional community through chaplaincy, AJA Certification can help you demonstrate your knowledge, commitment, and professionalism.

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