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3042-Detention Officer Certification Course - 1/31/22 (Salemburg) - Cancelled

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Full Description: Who Should Attend:
All persons who are employed as detention officers at local confinement facilities and are required by the Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission or the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission to successfully complete this course.

Course Objectives:
The student will be able to:
- Supervise inmates providing safety, security, meals, proper sanitation and medical care.
- Respond to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Search incoming and resident prisoners.
- Search a cell block and general areas.
- Apply information of a prisoner’s legal and constitutional rights to administrative operation of the detention facility, composition of disciplinary sanctions, use of force and civil liability to officers.
- Identify and cope with stressful situations.
- Maintain personal and detention facility security.
- Deal effectively with inmates.
- Process incoming prisoners.
  - Transport prisoners safely.
  - Profile characteristics of a potential suicide.
  - Respond to inmates in crisis situations.
  - Develop the ability to respond to a physical attack to ensure the safety of officers and inmates.
  - Develop and implement emergency plans.
  - Properly demonstrate the use of fire equipment.

Prerequisites: All students registering for this course are required to provide the following: a completed Medical History Statement (F-1), Medical Examination Report (F-2) and a TB skin test. These documents must be dated within 12 months of the course state date. These forms may be accessed at: http://www.ncdoj.gov/About-DOJ/Law-Enforcement-Training-and-Standards/Sheriffs-Education-and-Training-Standards/All-Commission-Forms-and-Publications.aspx. Students must submit the completed forms to the Administrative Assistant, Leann Supko, at lsupko@ncdoj.gov. If you have any questions/concerns regarding enrollment, please call 910-926-6052.

Training Location: NC Justice Academy - Salemburg
200 W. College Street
Salemburg, NC 28385

Resources Required: Attendance is required at all class sessions. The student must score a minimum of 70% on written tests and/or practical exercises for each block and score a minimum of 70% on the final Commission-administered written exam.

Special Concerns:
Uniforms are required for class unless otherwise stated. Students must also have proper gym clothes for physical assessment, physical training, and subject control techniques. Some evening sessions may be required.

Signup Details: Students must submit the completed forms to the Program Assistant, Leann Supko, at lsupko@ncdoj.gov. If you have any questions/concerns regarding enrollment, please call 910-926-6052.