Conducting Effective Security Rounds

Hours: 1.25

Course Code: REL-PS-0-CESR-V2

A major responsibility correctional staff have related to maintaining the safety and security of a facility is conducting security rounds. Each facility, depending on size, design, and security levels, will have their own protocols for conducting security rounds that staff should follow. This course provides correctional staff general information about the importance of conducting security rounds. It also highlights some of the things that correctional staff should be paying careful attention to while conducting security rounds.

Course Description

A major responsibility correctional staff have related to maintaining the safety and security of a facility is conducting security rounds. Each facility, depending on size, design, and security levels, will have their own protocols for conducting security rounds that staff should follow. This course provides correctional staff general information about the importance of conducting security rounds. It also highlights some of the things that correctional staff should be paying careful attention to while conducting security rounds.

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Course Details

Course Code: REL-PS-0-CESR-V2

Hours: 1.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
List 8 responsibilities of correctional staff while conducting security rounds.
Identify at least 10 warning signs of suspicious activity to watch for during security rounds.
Describe 9 guidelines for conducting security rounds in the facility.
Identify 8 things to look for while conducting equipment security checks.
List 6 challenges of perimeter security and describe 8 guidelines for conducting perimeter patrol.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Security Rounds Inside the Facility

Responsibilities During Security Rounds

Warning Signs of Suspicious Activity

Equipment Checks During Security Rounds

Guidelines for Conducting Security Rounds Inside the Facility

Review

Summary

Section 3: Perimeter Security Patrols

Perimeter Security Patrols

Challenges of Perimeter Security

Guidelines for Conducting Perimeter Patrol

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

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Writer: Kimberly Cobb, MS

Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.

Subject Matter Expert: Joe Martin

Joe Martin is a career employee for the Kentucky Department of Corrections. Joe started his career as an officer in 1998. Joe was promoted to Sergeant in 2002 and to Lieutenant in 2005. Joe worked and supervised most security positions within a male and female facility while in security that include: Internal Affairs supervisor, Special Management Unit Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Visitation Supervisor, Adjustment Committee, and Grievance Chairman. In 2012 Joe was again promoted to the Accreditation Manager. In 2013 Joe was promoted to Central Office and started in the PREA Executive department. In 2014 Joe gained his DOJ PREA auditor certification where he served as chair for many PREA Audits in Missouri and Kansas while the KY DOC was part of a consortium with several other states. During his career, he has also served as the Hostage Negotiation Team Leader and active member of the team. Joe’s accomplishments include Commissioner’s and Achievement awards for the department.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Correctional Officers; in the following settings: Adult Corrections.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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