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Title 15 - Article 3, Minimum Standards for Training

169. Purpose of Article.

The purpose of this article is to set forth the courses and the hours which are the minimum training standards. These courses are to be established in a manner to provide maximum flexibility for instruction and encourage the use of varied instructional methods.

NOTE: AUTHORITY CITED: Section 6035, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6036, Penal Code.

HISTORY:

1. Certificate of Compliance including new section filed 12-1-80 (Register 80, No. 49).
2. Amendment filed 5-7-82: effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).

171. Training Courses.

  1. There are 7 training courses in the program as follows:
  2. Probation Officer Core Course.
  3. Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course.
  4. Adult Corrections Officer Core Course.
  5. Adult Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course.
  6. Supervisor Core Course.
  7. Manager/Administrator Core Course.
  8. Annual Training Courses.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 6035, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6036, Penal Code.

HISTORY:

  1. Amendment filed 5-7-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).
  2. Amendment filed 10-22-86; designated effective 7-1-87 (Register 87, No. 22).
  3. Amendment filed 7-1-96; operative 7-31-96 (Register 96, No. 27).

172. Training Required.

The training requirements set forth in these regulations are mandatory for all eligible staff employed by participating county and city departments and are in addition to any other training required by law.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 6035, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6036, Penal Code.

HISTORY:

  1. Certificate of Compliance including amendment of subsection (b) filed 12-1-80 (Register 80, No. 49).
  2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 5-7-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter. (Register 82 No. 19)
  3. Amendment filed 10-22-86; designated effective 7-1-87 (Register 87, No. 22)
  4. Repealer of subsection (a) designator, amendment of former subsection (a) and repealer of subsection (b) filed 7-1-96; operative 7-31-96 (Register 96, No. 27).

173. Probation Officer Core Course.

The probation officer core course consists of a minimum of 170 hours of instruction in specific performance/instructional objectives. Entry-level staff must successfully complete these course objectives as demonstrated by a satisfactory level of proficiency on relevant achievement tests. Entry-level core training shall be completed in the first year of employment.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 6035, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6036, Penal Code.

HISTORY:

  1. Certificate of Compliance including amendment of subsection (b) filed 12-1-80 (Register 80, No. 49).
  2. Amendment filed 5-7-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).
  3. Amendment filed 10-22-86; designated 7-1-87 (Register 87, No. 22).
  4. Amendment filed 7-1-96; operative 7-31-96 (Register 96, No. 27).

176. Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course.

The juvenile corrections officer core course consists of a minimum of 126 hours of instruction in specific performance/instructional objectives. Entry-level staff must successfully complete these course objectives as demonstrated by a satisfactory level of proficiency on relevant achievement tests. Entry-level core training shall be completed in the first year of employment.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 6035, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6036, Penal Code.

HISTORY:

1. Certificate of Compliance including amendment of subsection (b) filed 12-1-80 (Register 80, No. 49)
2 Amendment filed 5-7-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).
3. Amendment filed 10-22-86; designated effective 7-1-87 (Register 87,No. 22).
4. Amendment filed 7-1-96; operative 7-31-96 (Register 96, No. 27).

179. Adult Corrections Officer Core Course.

The adult corrections officer core course consists of a minimum of 176 hours of instruction in specific performance/instructional objectives. Entry-level staff must successfully complete these course objectives as demonstrated by a satisfactory level of proficiency on relevant achievement tests. Entry-level core training shall be completed in the first year of employment.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 6035, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6036, Penal Code

HISTORY:

  1. Certificate of Compliance including amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 12-1-80 (Register 80, No. 49)
  2. Amendment of subsection (a) and repealer of subsection (c) filed 5-7-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19)
  3. Amendment filed 10-22-86; designated effective 7-1-87 (Register 87, No. 22).
  4. Amendment filed 7-1-96; operative 7-31-96 (Register 96, No. 27).

180. Adult Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course.

The adult corrections officer basic academy supplemental core course consists of a minimum of 56 hours of instruction in specific performance/instructional objectives. It is for the corrections officer who has completed the POST Basic Academy Course for peace officers. Entry-level staff must successfully complete these course objectives as demonstrated by a satisfactory level of proficiency on relevant achievement tests, within the first year of employment.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 6035, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6036, Penal Code.

HISTORY:

  1. Certificate of Compliance including amendment filed 12-1-80 (Register 80, No. 49).
  2. Repealer and new section filed 5-7-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).
  3. Amendment filed 10-22-86; designated effective 7-1-87 (Register 87, No. 22).
  4. Amendment filed 7-1-96; operative 7-31-96 (Register 96, No. 27).

181. Supervisor Core Course.

(a) The supervisor core course consists of a minimum of 80 hours of instruction to be completed during the first year of employment as a supervisor. Typical titles include supervising adult corrections officer, supervising probation officer, or supervising juvenile corrections officer, as defined in these regulations.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 6035, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6036, Penal Code.

HISTORY:

  1. Certificate of Compliance including amendment filed 12-1-80 (Register 80, No. 49)
  2. Amendment filed 5-7-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).
  3. Amendment filed 10-22-86; designated effective 7-1-87 (Register 87, No. 22).
  4. Amendment filed 7-1-96; operative 7-31-96 (Register 96, No. 27).

182. Manager/Administrator Core Course.

(a) The manager/administrator core course consists of a minimum of 80 hours of instruction in general management/administration subjects. This course shall be completed by an employee during the first year of assignment as a manager or administrator, as defined in these regulations.

(b) The Board may allow credit under its criteria for comparable courses previously completed.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 6035, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6036, Penal Code.

HISTORY:

  1. Certificate of Compliance including amendment of subsection (d) filed 12-1-80 (register 80, No. 49).
  2. Repealer of subsection (d) filed 5-7-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).
  3. Amendment of section heading and subsection (c) filed 10-22-86; designated effective 7-1-87 (Register 87, No. 22).
  4. Amendment of subsection (a), repealer of subsection (b) and subsection renumbering, and amendment of newly designated subsection (b) filed 7-1-96; operative 7-31-96 (Register 96, No. 27).

184. Annual Required Training.

(a) Each full participation eligible staff member shall complete annual training, during any year he/she is not participating in a core course, as identified in Section 171 of these regulations.

(1) Journey probation officer - 40 hours.

(2) Journey juvenile corrections officer - 24 hours.

(3) Journey adult corrections officer - 24 hours.

(4) Probation supervisor - 40 hours.

(5) Supervising juvenile corrections officer- 40 hours.

(6) Supervising adult corrections officer - 24 hours.

(7) Manager - 40 hours.

(8) Administrator - 40 hours.

(b) Annual training is designed to provide updating and refresher instruction. Flexibility is permitted in course content and method of instruction in order to meet changing conditions and local needs.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 6035, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6036, Penal Code.

HISTORY:

  1. Certificate of Compliance including new subsection (c) filed 12-1-80 (Register 80, No. 49)
  2. Repealer of subsection (c) filed 5-7-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).
  3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 10-22-86; designated effective 7-1-87 (Register 87, No. 22).
  4. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 7-1-96; operative 7-31-96 (Register 96, No. 27).

185. Deadline for Compliance.

All counties and cities participating in this program shall be in full compliance with the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations no later than June 30 of each year.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 6035, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6036, Penal Code.

HISTORY:

1. Certificate of Compliance including new section filed 12-1-80 (Register 80, No. 49).
2. Amendment filed 10-22-86; designated effective 7-1-87 (Register 87, No. 22).