CDCR welcomed 200 new correctional officers as they graduated the Basic Correctional Officer Academy on June 7.
The ceremony was held at the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center in Galt.
Class 4-24A began on March 11 with cadets completing 520 hours of in-classroom instruction along with reality-based training.
During the ceremony, Folsom State Prison Warden Joseph Tuggle delivered the keynote address as family, friends, and fellow officers attended.
“CDCR looks forward to the positive contributions these newly graduated officers will make on the Department,” according to a statement issued by the academy.
Peace Officer Selection and Employee Development (POSED) Office of Peace Officer Selection (OPOS) invites all CDCR staff to be recruiters by sharing the benefits and opportunities available in a career as a Correctional Officer.
Interested Correctional Officer applicants can apply online at JoinCDCR.com.
Photography by Sgt. Rangel
Story submitted by Traci Skinner
Assistant to Breann Cantu, acting Academy Administrator
Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center
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