Course Code: REL-PSC-0-RCC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
List the security, supervision, healthcare, legal, and administrative responsibilities of correctional officers.
Recall the tasks performed by correctional officers to meet their security, supervision, healthcare, legal, and administrative responsibilities.
Outline:
Section 1: Security and Supervision Responsibilities and Tasks
Multi-Faceted Role of a Correctional Officer
Safety and Security
Direct Supervision and Behavior Management
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Healthcare, Legal, and Administrative Responsibilities and Tasks
Healthcare and Well-Being
Legal
Administrative
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
ReferencesWriter: 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.
Subject Matter Expert: Shawn Laughlin
Shawn is the Commander of the Broomfield Detention Center; a 224 bed City/County Detention Facility. He serves on the AJA Board of Directors as the President. He has presented at AJA & NCCHC and has worked in corrections for 29 years in all areas of Corrections. He is a recognized expert in both state and federal court regarding correctional operations. Additionally, he has been an instructor for the County Sheriffs of Colorado for 13 years in all aspects of jail operations and serves as an S.M.E. for curriculum development. He is the past Secretary of the Colorado Jail Association. Shawn holds an Executive Certificate in PhD studies from Liberty University and an M.A. degree in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Colorado and has been a Certified Jail Manager since 2005. He is a graduate of the National Jail Leadership Command Academy #3. His innovative programs and partnerships have been recognized by the State of Colorado and DOJ as models for other facilities.
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.