Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2021

Part 1: Administration and Management

• The emergency plan • aspects of sexual abuse and harassment • procedures for the suicide prevention plan

• recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illness • Sustainable and environmentally responsible practices

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Orientation materials and schedule.

Process Indicators : Personnel records. Staff interviews.

Administrative Staff

5-ACI-1D-11 (Ref. 4-4083)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that all administrative and managerial staff receive 40 hours of training in addition to orientation train- ing during their first year of employment and 40 hours of training each year thereafter, in areas relevant to their position.

Comment : Ongoing training in topics relevant to an employee’s position enhances skill and job performance.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Job descriptions. Training curriculum. Training records forms and formats.

Process Indicators : Personnel records. Training records.

Correctional Officers

5-ACI-1D-12 (Ref. 4-4084)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that all new correctional offi- cers receive 120 hours of training during their first year of employment. At a minimum, this training covers the following areas:

• security and safety procedures • emergency and fire procedures • supervision of offenders • suicide intervention/prevention • de-escalation • offender rights • key control • interpersonal relations • communication skills • standards of conduct • cultural awareness • sexual abuse/assault intervention • code of ethics

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