Maricopa Community Colleges  LET130   19962-20036 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/24/95
LET130 19962-20036 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Detention Officer Training
Introduction to detention facility philosophy and goals. Examination of services and programs provided to inmates. Also includes officer responsibilities with regards to discipline, conduct and dealing with inmates in the legal system. Prerequisites: Departmental Approval.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
LET130   19962-20036 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. Complete a mock Internal Investigation. (II)
7. Explain the rationale for providing specialized programs to inmates. (III)
8. Identify services mandated by Hart vs Maricopa County Sheriffs Office (MCSO). (III)
9. Describe methods for dealing successfully with inmates. (IV)
10. List inmate tactics for coercing prison staff into breaking the law. (IV)
11. Recognize and react to set-up situations. (IV)
12. Review the Constitutional Amendments dealing with discrimination. (V)
13. Identify the nature of law enforcement corruption. (V)
14. Assess various influences on law enforcement ethics. (V)
15. Explain working inmate supervision, security, and sanitary practices with regards to Food Services. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
LET130   19962-20036 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 Programs
            A. Benefits
            B. Legal Services
            C. Library Services
            D. Canteen Services
            E. Programs
              1. Community
              2. Durango Skills Training Program
            F. Religious Services
            G. Hart vs MCSO
          IV. 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
            V. 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
              VI. Food Service
                  A. Security
                  B. Supervision of Working Inmates
                  C. Sanitary Practices
                  D. Diet Meals
                  E. Order Forms
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