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Methodologies
This course employs lecture, discussion, demonstration and
Detention Officer practical exercises.
Course Requirements
Certification 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 fi nal 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.

Course Coordinator Length of Course
Amanda Stephenson Twenty-four days (184 hours)

LIMIT 7 STUDENTS
Developing
PER DEPARTMENT.
Speaking Skills

Who Should Attend
All persons who are employed as detention offi cers
at local confi nement facilities and are required by the Who Should Attend
Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission Individuals who will be making presentations in the criminal
or the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards justice profession.
Commission to successfully complete this course.
Course Goal
Course Goal To provide the skills necessary to competently plan, prepare,
To present the basic standard operating procedures for present and evaluate a speech.
local confi nement facilities and to develop the role and LIMIT 2 STUDENTS
responsibilities of professional detention offi cers. Course Objectives PER DEPARTMENT.
The student will be able to:
Course Objectives ➤ Prepare, organize and deliver a successful presentation.
The student will be able to: ➤ Select and use appropriate, effective visual aids.
➤ Supervise inmates providing safety, security, meals, ➤ Evaluate his/her own presentation and those of others.
proper sanitation and medical care. ➤ Develop confi dence before an audience.
➤ Respond to medical emergencies within the facility. ➤ Speak extemporaneously.
➤ Search incoming and resident prisoners. Methodologies
➤ Search a cell block and general areas. This course employs conference, programmed text,
➤ Apply information of a prisoner’s legal and demonstration and practical exercises.
constitutional rights to administrative operation of the
detention facility, composition of disciplinary sanctions, Course Requirements
use of force and civil liability to offi cers. Attendance is required at all class sessions. Students
➤ Identify and cope with stressful situations. are expected to participate in classroom discussion and
➤ Maintain personal and detention facility security. evaluation, as well as present at least two 10-15 minute
➤ Deal effectively with inmates. speeches on a topic of their choice.
➤ Process incoming prisoners. Special Concerns
➤ Transport prisoners safely. This program will utilize classroom instruction and
➤ Profi le characteristics of a potential suicide. videotaping to facilitate the development of a presentation
➤ Respond to inmates in crisis situations. style. Practice and constructive critiques will be utilized to
➤ Develop the ability to respond to a physical attack to enhance the abilities of the participants.
ensure the safety of offi cers and inmates.
➤ Develop and implement emergency plans. Course Coordinator Length of Course
➤ Properly demonstrate the use of fi re equipment. Dan Grossi Three days (24 hours)

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