Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

51110.5 Training

• Wardens shall assure all new AODs are provided with the proper training and job orientation, including, but not limited to, the following:

  • AODs are not required to be peace officers. However, they shall be required to attend Penal Code (PCPenal Code) 832 training as an orientation in the responsibilities and expectations of institutional peace officer staff. The PCPenal Code 832 training shall in no way be intended to train non-peace officer AODs to perform peace officer duties.

  • Prior to participation in the PCPenal Code 832 firearms range training, the current employer shall determine that the non-peace officer AODAdministrative Officer of the Day is not disqualified from possessing or use of a firearm pursuant to PCPenal Code 12021 and 12021.1. This shall be accomplished through the submission of fingerprints to the Background Investigation Unit for criminal record checks with the State Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.

• In addition to the above training the AODAdministrative Officer of the Day should be knowledgeable of the following procedures relative to their duties as the AODAdministrative Officer of the Day:

  • Institution procedures.

  • Disturbance Control Plan.

  • Crime/Incident Reports (institutions).

  • Firearms.

  • Chemical agents.

  • Escape pursuit plan.

  • Employee relations/grievances/discipline.

  • Information Practice Act.

  • Transfer of inmates.

  • Any other procedures unique to their institution.