WORK PROCESSES
CORRECTIONS OFFICER SECURITY
O*NET/SOC CODE: 33-3012.00 RAPIDS CODE: 0851
Description: Guards inmates in penal institution in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures : Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes. Inspects locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates for tampering. Searches inmates and cells or contraband articles. Guards and directs inmates during work assignments. Patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules, and unsatisfactory attitude or adjustment of prisoners. Reports observations to superior. Employs weapons or force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners, if necessary. May escort inmates to and from visiting rooms, medical office, and religious services. May guard entrance of jail to screen visitiors. May prepare written report concerning incidences of inmate disturbances or injuries.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
APPROXIMATE HOURS
A. Supervision of Inmates
900
B. Maintaining Security and Discipline
1200
C. Orientation and Training in the duties and Functions of the Correctional Office Including but not limited to the following:
600
1. Custody and care of inmates
2. Post Orders
3. Shift Training
4. Institutional Logs
D. Orientation and Training in the Correctional Institution Programs
300
1. The Physical Plant
2. Methods and procedures of Operations
3. Treatment Programs of Education, Counseling, Vocational Training, etc.
E. Classification and Special Handling of Unusual Inmates
100
1. Dangerous and Escape-Minded
2. Personality Disorders
3. Sex Deviation
4. Suicide Risks
5. Epileptics
F. Drug-Abuse and Substance-Abuse Awareness
200
G. Human Relations
200
1. Racial Relations
2. Inmate/Personnel Relations
3. Personnel Relations
4. Communications
H. Other Specific Areas of Training
500
These include but are not limited to the following:
1. Civil Rights of Inmates
2. Emergency Procedures (i.e., fire and major Disturbances)
3. Handling of Inmate Personal Property and Mail
4. Personal Defense and Physical Restraint
5. Escape Procedures
6. Care of Equipment
7. Physical Training
8. Handling of Stress
9. Range Training
10. Report Writing
11. Cooperation with Other Agencies
12. Outside Transportation of Inmates
13. Familiarity With Warrants, Writs, Subpoenas, etc.
14. Interviews, Interrogations, and Investigations
15. First Aid
16. Career Development
17. Probation and Parole
18. The Scope and Function of the Correctional Process
TOTAL HOURS
4000
