Core Training Program
The BSCC has identified six courses designed to provide the core knowledge and skills needed to be successful at the beginning of a worker’s career through entry-level, supervisor, and manager/administrator positions. To locate the core manuals and more information regarding each core course click on the links below.
In addition to First Aid and CPR as required by Emergency Management Services, the Adult Corrections Officer Core Course consists of a minimum of 176 hours of instruction in specific performance/instructional objectives. Entry- level staff must successfully complete these course objectives by showing a satisfactory level of proficiency on relevant achievement tests. This training shall be completed in the first year of job assignment as an Adult Corrections Officer.
Trainees who have successfully completed CPR and First Aid, and are currently certified, do not need to repeat these subjects.
Adult Corrections Officer Core manual - PDF
Adult Corrections Officer Knowledge and Skills Maps - PDF
Adult Corrections Officer Physical Tasks Manual - PDF
For those training providers who wish to certify and deliver core training, review of and adherence to an additional publication is required:
Handbook for Presenting Core Courses - PDF
The Adult Corrections Officer Supplemental Core Course consists of a minimum of 56 hours of instruction in specific performance instructional objectives. It is designed for the adult corrections officer who has previously completed the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Academy Course. Entry-level staff must successfully complete these course objectives by showing a satisfactory level of proficiency on relevant achievement tests. This training shall be completed within the first year of job assignment as an adult corrections officer.
Adult Corrections Officer Core manual (Pages 95-105) - PDF
Adult Corrections Officer Knowledge and Skills Maps - PDF
Adult Corrections Officer Physical Tasks Manual - PDF
For those training providers who wish to certify and deliver core training, review of and adherence to an additional publication is required:
Handbook for Presenting Core Courses - PDF
In addition to First Aid and CPR as required by Emergency Management Services, the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course consists of a minimum of 160 hours of instruction in specific performance/instructional objectives. Entry- level staff must successfully complete these course objectives by showing a satisfactory level of proficiency on relevant achievement tests. This training shall be completed in the first year of job assignment as a juvenile corrections officer.
Trainees who have successfully completed CPR and First Aid, and are currently certified, do not need to repeat these subjects.
Juvenile Corrections Core Manual - PDF
Juvenile Corrections Officer Knowledge and Skills Maps - PDF
Juvenile Corrections Officer Physical Tasks Manual - PDF
For those training providers who wish to certify and deliver core training, review of and adherence to an additional publication is required:
Handbook for Presenting Core Courses - PDF
In addition CPR as required by Emergency Medical Services, the Probation Officer Core Course consists of a minimum of 196 hours of instruction in specific performance/instructional objectives. Entry-level staff must successfully complete these course objectives by showing a satisfactory level of proficiency on relevant achievement tests. This training shall be completed in the first year of job assignment as a probation officer.
Probation Officer Core Manual - PDF
For those training providers who wish to certify and deliver core training, review of and adherence to an additional publication is required:
Handbook for Presenting Core Courses - PDF
The Supervisor Core Course consists of a minimum of 80 hours of instruction to be completed during the first year of assignment as a supervisor in a jail/adult institution, juvenile institution, or probation department.
Satisfactory completion of the POST-certified "Supervisory Training Course" satisfies STC’s core training requirement for supervisors.
Supervisor core course curriculum view - View Link
For those training providers who wish to certify and deliver core training, review of and adherence to an additional publication is required:
Handbook for Presenting Core Courses - PDF
The Manager and Administrator Core Course consists of a minimum of *80 hours of instruction to be completed during the first year of assignment as a manager or administrator.
Manager/Administrator core course curriculum and schedule of upcoming classes - View Link
*The POST-certified Management Training Course or the Executive Development Course may be substituted for this core course.
For those training providers who wish to certify and deliver core training, review of and adherence to an additional publication is required:
Handbook for Presenting Core Courses - PDF