Basic Detention Officer Academy (La Paz)
Participants will demonstrate basic knowledge in corrections that will prepare them for an entry-level position within the field.
Date(s)/Cost
TBD
AWC Parker Learning Center
1109 Geronimo Ave, Parker, AZ 85344
$4,139.00
Seating is limited. TO REGISTER & PAY, CALL (928) 317-7674
Details
Field of Interest
This program is a 7-week certification process that introduces Detention Officers to the proper and required techniques and procedures followed by Detention and Corrections professionals in the State of Arizona.
Participants will learn all the necessary requirements of correctional law, jail liabilities, inmate rights, jail procedures, less-lethal munitions, use of force, inmate classification, and physical and mental requirements needed to be certified as a detention officer in the state of Arizona.
Type
Certificate of Completion.
This course is not eligible for Financial Aid
What You'll Learn
Upon completion of the class participants will obtain an:
- Introduction to correctional operations as well as an overview of ethics and professionalism, communication, custody and control, conflict and crisis management, and medical and mental health issues.
- In addition to ethics and professionalism, problem solving, officer integrity, hostage survival, riot control measures, defensive tactics, CPR/AED for first responders, and field experience.
Who should take the course?
Anyone considering a career in Detention and Corrections, or simply looking to increase your current skillset.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: A 100% refund will be granted if a request is made at least 2 business days prior to the start of class. A 50% refund will be issued will be issued if notice is received less than 2 business days prior to the start of class. No refunds will be issued after the first day of class. https://www.azwestern.edu/workforce-ed/registration-and-payment