Advanced Corrections and Detention

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Certificate of Completion in Basic Corrections (5698N)

1. Describe policies and guidelines with respect to professionalism and ethics within the correctional system. 
2. List and describe the types of lawsuits inmates can file against employees and/or institutions and discuss ways to avoid liability. 
3. State the legal obligations regarding use of force, the need for well-documented use of force, and the legal standards for reasonable and necessary use of force. 
4. Recognize the parameters for use of force, use of deadly force, use of chemical agents and mechanical restraints, and use of interpersonal communication skills in controlling crisis situations.
5. Identify situations in which inmates have a right to protection, based on the constitution, court cases, and state statutes and agency rules. 
6. Describe the essential elements for effective interactions with inmates. 
7. Demonstrate basic shooting and safety principles of weapons used by correctional officers. 
8. Summarize regulations and procedures regarding inmates' personal property. 
9. Explain control procedures for dealing with inmates. 
10. Conduct various types of searches, including a cell search, pat search, wand search and strip search. 
11. Recognize visual and verbal clues to assess the nature and extent of a potential crisis situation and to determine a course of action. 
12. Explain responsibilities of the correctional system staff with regards to medical and mental health of inmates. 
13. Describe components and benefits of an active physical training program. 
14. Describe procedures and techniques for using necessary legal self-defense. 
15. Demonstrate the principles of self-defense. 

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Certificate of Completion in Basic Detention (5699N)

1. Explain the function and philosophy of the Arizona Detention office. 
2. Identify the components of effective inmate/ward supervision/management in adult or juvenile systems. 
3. Define constitutional rights, situations where constitutional rights are abridged, and constitutional terminology. 
4. Describe considerations when dealing with inmates with special needs. 
5. Classify adult and juvenile systems on the basis of custody levels, parole, justice process and length of confinement guidelines. 
6. Explain procedures for minimizing disturbance, emergency and hostage situations. 
7. Demonstrate conflict resolution techniques which may occur in correctional institutions.
8. Demonstrate techniques for managing emergency situations. 
9. Describe functional areas and their locations within a detention facility and operate all facility doors. 
10. Explain liability issues concerning use of force and weapons in the facility. 
11. Describe components and benefits of an active physical training program. 
12. Summarize the importance of survival psychology in self-defense situations. 
13. Demonstrate the principles of self-defense. 

AND

1. Summarize the principles of effective communication in a leadership role. 
2. Examine the United States Constitution and the state of Arizona Constitution. 
3. Summarize the organization and power of federal courts, state courts, county courts, and municipal courts. 
4. Analyze the basic theories of human development and personality. 
5. Summarize how psychology is applied in real world situations with diverse populations. 
6. Analyze the effect of race/ethnicity, sex/gender, and age on social inequality. 
7. Determine the effects that stress has on behaviors and identify factors to control stress. 
8. Summarize the fundamental concepts of social organization, culture, socialization, social institutions, and social change.