STANDARDS AND TRAINING FOR CORRECTIONS UNIT
T h e S t a n d a r d s a n d Tr a i n i n g f o r
staff trained in newly enacted federal
Corrections Division (STC) develops and
statutes. New courses were developed
administers both current and future train-
in inmate transportation, basic firearms,
ing for the Custody Division. The STC
Internal Affairs, Oleoresin Capsicum
takes a proactive approach to correc-
Deliver y Systems, and Pepperball
tional best practices in order to maintain
Delivery Systems. The STC also renewed
a high level of correctional staff job profi-
its focus on updating the Training Officer
ciency and professional standards.
P ro g ram, c ommunic a b le dise ase
Highly trained correctional staff mem-
courses, CPR/first aid, defensive tactics,
bers are able to maintain a high level of
and gang awareness.
facility security, deputy safety and care for the welfare of county jail inmates.
In 2012, the STC provided more than 4,200 hours of professional training for
The state of California requires at least 24
130 Custody Division personnel. With a
hours a year of professional training for
proactive approach towards correctional
each correctional staff member who
best practices, the STC will continue to
ranks sergeant and below. In 2012, to
provide the tools for correctional staff to
address the ever-changing inmate demo-
maintain a safe and secure San Luis
graphic, the STC moved away from the
Obispo County Jail, ensuring the safety
status quo and took a more proactive
of our community.
approach to training. The first online training courses were developed utilizing e-rooms and forums to keep correctional
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION UNIT
The Background Investigation Unit con-
the California Commission on Peace
sists of three investigators who conduct
Officers Standards and Training and
investigations of all sworn and civilian job
departmental statutes, regulations and
applicants at the Sheriff’s Office. The
procedures associated with the investi-
background investigator compiles a
gation process.
report that includes the applicant’s personal history, driver’s license record, warrant checks, credit history, Computer Voice Stress Analyzer examination, medical examination and psychological examination. This unit ensures that back-
In 2012, there were approximately 102 background checks completed and 38 new employees were subsequently hired. Also, 27 auxiliary volunteers had background checks completed.
ground checks are in compliance with
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