Corrections Training Officer Program

The Corrections Training and Evaluation Program is an essential extension of the corrections professional selection process, blending pre-field training with objective evaluations to ensure recruits meet the standards required for competent corrections officers. This 40-hour course is designed for experienced corrections officers transitioning into the role of Corrections Training Officer (CTO).
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Guided by DeWolf & Associates, the program helps new CTOs develop the skills necessary to guide recruits through adult learning principles, fostering their growth into competent, long-term members of the team. The program emphasizes the CTO’s responsibilities in TEACHING, TRAINING, COACHING, and objectively evaluating recruits, as they work to “earn” the privilege of wearing your department’s uniform. Each student will receive a comprehensive Corrections Training and Evaluation Manual to support their learning throughout the course and after.

Specific Subject Areas Covered
  •  Key Elements of a Successful Corrections Training and Evaluation Program
  •  Program Administration 
  •  Correction Training Personnel Selection
  •  Correction Training Officer Conduct/Responsibilities
  •  Correction Training Program Operation
  •  The Purpose of Documentation
  •  Utilizing the Standard Evaluation Guidelines for objective evaluations
  •  How the CTO Creates a Learning Environment through Adult Learning
  •  Performance Evaluations
  •  Coaching for Better Behavior
  •  Legal Issues for the CTO
  •  Program Reliability
  •  The Termination Process
  •  Specific Content as Requested by the Sponsor