Standard and Training for Corrections
Duties and Responsibilities
Standards and Training for Corrections Division
The Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Division works in collaboration with state and local corrections and public/private training providers in developing and administering programs designed to ensure the competency of state and local corrections professionals. Specific activities of STC include:
- Monitoring state and local corrections agencies for compliance with standards and assisting agencies in their efforts to meet selection and training standards;
- Establishing and maintaining Guidelines for Medical, Vision and Hearing Screening;
- Performing job analyses for selection and training standards and validation research for test development;
- Conducting studies involving the portability of selection exams for correctional classifications;
- Providing oversight and review of proctoring, security and delivery procedures for selection exams;
- Providing technical assistance to Human Resource Departments regarding selection standards, exam procedures and current best practices;
- Establishing and updating minimum selection and training standards (California Code of Regulations, Title 15);
- Administering a statewide training course certification process that includes a coordinated training delivery system;
- Developing and updating job related Core training curricula for entry-level correctional personnel;
- Providing technical assistance and support to corrections agencies and training providers;
- Providing technical assistance in the areas of Organizational Development, Strategic Planning and Training Needs Assessments;
- Providing training to corrections agencies in the areas of instructor development, curriculum design, training management and other topical areas of need;
- Coordinating and advising regional training manager associations statewide and assisting with the planning and delivery of the Annual Training Manager’s Seminar.
