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Corrections Academy

 
Corrections Academy          Corrections Academy Corrections Academy

 

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Due to on-going budget changes, please check the website weekly for updates.

 


Please note: all information on this website is subject to change without notice.

Course description:  AOJ 107

NEXT COURSE Sept. 2013

Dates:     9-3-13 / 12-13-13

Section -     TBD

Corrections Officer Core Course

This is a 14 week Adult Corrections Officer Core Course consisting of 200 hours of instruction (effective fall 2013) in specific performance and instructional objectives for local and county jails, probation institutions and Community Correctional Facilities and federally funded private programs.  This Course exceeds the minimum standards of the State of California, Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC), Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)  for entry level adult corrections officer.  Check out the video created by former Corrections Academy cadet, Courtenay Reed.   YouTube video

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 or any restraining orders and be able to pass the background screening process for Corrections Officer.  9.5  units awarded. (effective fall 2013)

You must pay all tuition immediately or you will be dropped from the course. This may not apply to VA or Financial Aid applicants. Contact your counselor for verification.  If you are dropped, you are not given priority to re-enroll.

First day of class attire:  Black Dickies or slacks and black closed toe shoes, dark navy blue t-shirt.  Do not wear: shorts, tank tops, skirts, flip flops or any clothing that is torn.  Dress casual, but professional.

Schedule:

Tues. & Thurs. 6-10pm, room  and
Saturdays, 8am-5pm, room

 

Always check the online schedule for accurate room numbers. www.grossmont.edu click on class schedule.

Cost: $456.00 includes tuition, and health fee for CA residents.  Parking permit $40.00 extra. (NOTE: Tuition could change.  State sets
the fee) Tuition could go up again before the semester starts, so please check back often for updates.


Registration starts July 15.  Please check WebAdvisor for your registration time and date, exclusive to you, after July 1.

Section #  TBD - Fall 2013

Submit college application now for Fall 2013.  You must submit a college application online at www.grossmont.edu. (If you are not a current student).  We highly recommend that you take the English Assessment Test.


Police car with flashing lightsTo request the background packet, email Kathy Sentz at kathy.sentz@gcccd.edu.  Please put "background packet - CA" in the subject line.  You must include your complete mailing address (include any apt. or unit #, city and zip code), phone number and Grossmont / Cuyamaca College student ID number.  I cannot process your request without your student ID number.  Background packet cannot be emailed.  We are not taking requests at this time. Requests will be taken starting July 8, 2013.  Requests are only taken via email.
 

Students should be aware that prior felony or any misdemeanor or felony 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 college application online. (If you are not a current student)

Register for class at appointment time;  You must login to WebAdvisor to verify your registration date and time.
For step-by-step instructions on how to register, go to http://www.grossmont.edu/aoj/post_cpt.asp.  Scroll down to "Register on the Internet".
 

Pay required fees either online or in person at the cashiers office, approx. $456**.  Please note, the cashiers office is open
Mon. - Fri. 8:00-5:00pm.  Parking permit can only be purchased online. Summer hours from June 4-Aug. 2, Mon - Thurs. 8-5pm.

 

*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 (2013), unabridged version.

POLICY & PROCEDURES (ABBREVIATED VERSION)

UNIFORMS:

Black pants (Dickies style) for classroom attire.

Must purchase Corrections Academy uniform.  Shirts worn at all times.  T-Shirts $16 ea. (must purchase 4) 

 

Sweatshirt $20,  running shorts, PT only, $20.  Sweat pants for Assaultive Behavior class, $20 (you must purchase at least one of
each sweatshirt, sweatpants and shorts).  Please note shorts are not allowed during Assaultive Behavior class.  $1 extra charge
per X over L for T-shirt / sweatshirt / sweatpants / shorts.

Total for 4 t-shirts, 1 sweatshirt, 1 pair sweatpants, 1 pair shorts + tax = $134.00, includes tax.  Money orders, or certified checks
only, payable to James Craig.  No personal checks will be accepted.  You will order from staff first week of class, no exceptions
All orders must be paid for on second day of class, 9-5-13.

Running (tennis type) shoes.  No open toe or sandals are permitted at anytime.

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.
 

Board of State and Community Corrections Web Site/Employers

http://bscc.ca.gov/

 

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