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Course description: AOJ 107
NEXT COURSE Fall 2008
Dates 9-09 / 12-19, 2008
Corrections Officer Core Course
This is a 14 week Adult Corrections Officer Core Course
consisting of 192 hours
of instruction in specific performance and instructional objectives
for local and county jails,
probation institutions and Community Correctional Facilities.
This Course meets State of
California, Corrections Standards Authority, Standards and Training
for Corrections (STC)
minimum standards for entry level adult corrections officer.
Students must meet requirements as set forth in Government Code
1029 (see below)
to attend this course. Essentially, this means
you must not
have any felony or domestic violence
convictions and be able to pass the background screening process for
Corrections Officer. 10.5 units awarded.
First day of class attire: Black jeans or
slacks and black closed toe shoes, black or dark navy blue
t-shirt. Do not wear: shorts, tank
tops, skirts, flip flops or any clothing with holes or that is
torn. Dress casual, but professional.
Schedule:
Tues. & Thurs. 6-10pm, room
342 and
Saturdays, 8am-5pm, room 342 Cost: $223 includes tuition, and health fee for CA residents.
Parking permit $40.00 extra.
Registration starts July 14
Section # 1972.
Submit application now for Fall 2008. You can submit an
application online
at www.grossmont.edu
or in the Admissions office.
For more information, contact Kathy Sentz at 619-644-7323
kathy.sentz@gcccd.edu
Students should be aware that prior
felony or domestic violence convictions are disqualifying.
Prior substance abuse and other disqualifiers may apply in specific
positions related to law enforcement or forensics.
CORRECTIONS ACADEMY REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION / ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE:
Fill out application online or in person for Fall 2008*
Register for class at appointment time; Appointment cards
will be mailed July 3.
Registration begins July 14.
Pay required fees either online or in person at the
cashiers office, approx. $223**. Please note, the cashiers
office is open Mon. - Fri. 8:00-5:00pm.
*To ensure registration in the class, applications should be
submitted as soon as possible.
**Tuition does not include book or T-shirts or other uniform
requirements. See below.
Text: California Penal Code, current edition (2008),
unabridged version.
POLICY & PROCEDURES (ABBREVIATED VERSION)
UNIFORMS:
Black pants (Jeans & Dickie pants ok) or dress black pants for
classroom uniform.
Must purchase Corrections Academy T-Shirt. Shirts worn at
all times.
Approx. $15-20 ea. (at least 3 recommended). Purchase from
instructor on first night
of class. T-shirt worn during classroom and physical
activities. Sweatshirt
available for $20-25 (you must purchase at least one).
Black running shorts. Inseam must be at least 6” in length.
Shorts to be worn during
physical tasks only. Shorts not allowed during assaultive
behavior class.
Black sweat pants for Assaultive Behavior class. Sweats can
be worn during physical
tasks, but have to be worn during the assaultive behavior
class
Running shoes for physical tasks & assaultive behavior class.
No open toe or sandals
permitted at anytime.
NOTE: No other colors are permitted.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Should be in good physical condition to pass physical training
and Assaultive Behavior
components of course which may include, but are not limited to:
running, sit-ups, push-ups,
stair climb, scaling six-foot wall/fence.
ATTENDANCE:
Mandatory attendance at all times (State Board of Corrections
mandate).
Tardiness will not be tolerated for any reason. NO EXCEPTIONS!
OTHERS:
No caps of any kind allowed during Academy training, including
classroom.
No facial jewelry allowed.
No jewelry of any kind can be worn during the course.
Nails can not be more than ¼” past tip of finger, (safety issue).
Ladies - hair must be worn up at all times if long.
Men - must be clean shaven and hair must be neat & trimmed.
Long hair is not permitted.
Corrections Standard Authority Web Site/Employers
http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Divisions_Boards/CSA/ |
