Chapter 1 – General Administration

15090.2.9 Training Academies Section

• The Training Academies Section is responsible for the administration and oversight of the Basic Correctional Officer Academy (BCOA); the academies for Correctional Sergeants and Correctional Lieutenants; basic and advanced supervision training; management training; PCPenal Code 832 training; and special instructor training programs.

• Training and Development Support Section

  • The Training and Development Support Section (TDSS) consists of the Training Technology Services; Curriculum Development; and Training Planning and Field Support units. The TDSS is responsible for integrating technology training and adapting new automation technology into departmental training programs, evaluating departmental training courses, developing lesson plans and curriculum for CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation training programs and academies, serving as the liaison with the Curriculum Review Committee of the CPOST, and providing functional direction and technical support to institution in-service training offices.

• Business Services Section

  • The BSS is comprised of the Food Services, Plant Operations, Personnel Services, Procurement Services, and Technical Services units. The BSS is responsible for the preparation of cadet meals and the overall maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the CTC. In addition, the BSS is responsible for the administration and oversight of the Department’s Badge Program.