June 4, 8, 11, 18, 25, July 2, and 9, 2024
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
POST #24790
This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Working in Corrections
• Health & Safety Issues
• Legal Issues
• Intake, Booking & Release
• Daily Operations of a Jail Officer
• Controlling Resistive & Manipulative Behavior
• Use-of-Force in Jails
PREREQUISITES:
Applicants must possess the following competencies:
• Adaptability
• Conscientiousness
• Judgment/ Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Learning-Memory-Recall
• Organization Skills
DRESS CODE & SUPPLIES:
• Attendees are expected to dress in their agency uniform or in business casual attire.
• Attendees must bring a pen or pencil and notetaking material; and a laptop, tablet, or smart phone capable of accessing the internet.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION:
A certificate of academy completion is awarded to all attendees who have a 100% attendance rating and pass a comprehensive electronic exam with a minimum score of 80% correct.
NOTE: Cost includes manuals, study material and CLEE credit. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses.
POST CLEE CREDITS: 46
• 5 Hours Interpersonal
• 1 Hour Implicit Bias
• 4 Hours De-Escalation
• 14 Hours Legal Studies
• 22 Hours Technical Studies
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jeanne Merritt at 573-529-6900 or email her at [email protected]
*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.
