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Corrections Academy

Corrections Academy Corrections Academy
Corrections Academy Corrections Academy

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/

 

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