Maricopa Community Colleges  LET130   20042-20062 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/09/03
LET130 20042-20062 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Detention Officer Training
Introduction to the detention field. Includes officer responsibilities with regards to discipline, conduct and dealing with inmates in the legal system. Examination of detention services, philosophy and goals also covered. Constitutional Amendments, law enforcement ethics and corruption included. Prerequisites: Departmental Approval.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
LET130   20042-20062 Detention Officer Training
1. Identify the philosophy, mission and goals of a detention facility. (I)
2. Describe the applications of "Chain of Command" within a detention facility. (I)
3. Compare and contrast "Justification for Discipline" and "Code of Conduct". (II)
4. Describe officer responsibilities with regards to conduct. (II)
5. Explain the Garrity Warning. (II)
6. Describe methods for dealing successfully with inmates. (III)
7. List inmate tactics for coercing prison staff into breaking the law. (III)
8. Recognize and react to simulated situations. (III)
9. Review various Constitutional Amendments. (IV)
10. Explain the departmental policies on sexual harassment and discrimination. (IV)
11. Identify the nature of law enforcement corruption. (IV)
12. Assess various influences on law enforcement ethics. (IV)
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LET130   20042-99999 Detention Officer Training
    I. Detention Facility
        A. Philosophy
        B. Mission
        C. Goals
        D. Chain of Command
          1. Flow
          2. Principles
        E. Rules and Regulations
      II. Code of Conduct
          A. Definitions
            1. Ethics
            2. Discipline
            3. Integrity
          B. Suspensions/Demotions/Termination's
            1. Justification
            2. Procedures
          C. Public Demeanor
          D. Officer Responsibilities
          E. Internal Investigation
            1. Procedures
            2. Findings
            3. Garrity Warnings
        III. Inmate Supervision
            A. The Three "C"s
              1. Care
              2. Custody
              3. Control
            B. Objectives
              1. Ensure Safety
              2. Maintain Order
              3. Prevent Escape
            C. Inmate Coercion Tactics
              1. Personal Life of Officer
              2. Asking for Favors
              3. Officer vs. Officer
              4. Discussions with Officers
              5. Blackmail
              6. Set ups
          IV. Professionalism
              A. Constitutional Amendments
              B. Department Policy
                1. Sexual Harassment
                2. Discrimination
                3. Equal Employment
              C. Ethics
                1. Influences on Law Enforcement
                2. Rationalization Process
                3. Types of Corruption
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