Correctional officers are viewed as the backbone of corrections. They are responsible for managing justice-involved individuals being housed in jails, detention centers, prisons, and community-based residential facilities. This course will provide entry-level staff working in adult correctional facilities with an overview of the types of facilities adults may be placed in, the common responsibilities and associated tasks of correctional officers, and traits that are important for correctional officers to possess to effectively and safely work with justice-involved adults.
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
This activity is approved for 1.50 STC credit hours.
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Responsibilities and Tasks of a Correctional Officer
Description of a Correctional Officer
Types of Facilities
Common Responsibilities and Tasks of a Correctional Officer
Security and Safety
Supervision
Intake and Classification
Report Writing
Liaison
Organizational Support
Review
Summary
Section 3: Traits of Effective Correctional Officers
Traits of a Correctional Officer
Adept at Working with Challenging and Diverse Populations
Being Professional
Maintaining Ethical Boundaries
Being Empathetic
Able to Use Critical Thinking Skills
Being an Effective Communicator
Being Physically and Mentally Fit
Being a Team Player
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
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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.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.
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