Roles of the Correctional Officer

Course Code: REL-PS-0-RCC-V2

Hours: 1.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 8/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between 3 types of facilities adults may be placed in.
List at least 6 common responsibilities and the associated tasks of correctional officers.
Identify up to 8 traits that are important for correctional officers to possess.
List 10 ways correctional officers can maintain ethical boundaries.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Responsibilities and Tasks of a Correctional Officer

Description of a Correctional Officer

Types of Facilities

Common Responsibilities and Tasks of a Correctional Officer

Security and Safety

Supervision

Intake and Classification

Report Writing

Liaison

Organizational Support

Review

Summary

Section 3: Traits of Effective Correctional Officers

Traits of a Correctional Officer

Adept at Working with Challenging and Diverse Populations

Being Professional

Maintaining Ethical Boundaries

Being Empathetic

Able to Use Critical Thinking Skills

Being an Effective Communicator

Being Physically and Mentally Fit

Being a Team Player

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Congratulations!

Subject Matter Expert: Joe Martin

Joe Martin is a career employee for the Kentucky Department of Corrections. Joe started his career as an officer in 1998. Joe was promoted to Sergeant in 2002 and to Lieutenant in 2005. Joe worked and supervised most security positions within a male and female facility while in security that include: Internal Affairs supervisor, Special Management Unit Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Visitation Supervisor, Adjustment Committee, and Grievance Chairman. In 2012 Joe was again promoted to the Accreditation Manager. In 2013 Joe was promoted to Central Office and started in the PREA Executive department. In 2014 Joe gained his DOJ PREA auditor certification where he served as chair for many PREA Audits in Missouri and Kansas while the KY DOC was part of a consortium with several other states. During his career, he has also served as the Hostage Negotiation Team Leader and active member of the team. Joe’s accomplishments include Commissioner’s and Achievement awards for the department. Disclosure: Joe Martin has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Writer: Kimberly Cobb, MS

Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.

Disclosure: Kimberly Cobb, MS has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Correctional Officers; in the following settings: Adult Corrections.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.