Chapter 3 – Personnel, Training, and Employee Relations

33020.15.5 Training

• The CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation VCP shall provide training to persons assigned as a VCP. A VCP cannot conduct annual vest inspections unless they have received VCP training.

• Upon issuance of a CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation owned vest, covers, or both, the VCP shall provide On the Job training (OJTOn-the-Job Training) on the wear and care of the vest. Each In-Service Training Manager, Unit Training Coordinator, Officer or Regional Training Coordinator shall establish and maintain appropriate documentation reflecting this OJTOn-the-Job Training. The proof of training record shall be maintained in the employee’s training file.

• If an employee chooses to purchase a personally owned vest, cover, or both, the VCP shall coordinate with the ISTIn-Service Training Manager, Unit Training Coordinator, or Officer the appropriate training for that employee when the VCP becomes aware of this vest.