Training and Education Materials

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Upon being hired, sworn staff are required to complete Core Training as outlined by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)/Standard for Training and Corrections (STC). After completing Core Training, staff are require​​d to complete annual training based on their classification and assignment. Annual training requirements are as follows:

Classification / Assignment Hours Required

Assistant Probation Officer

24 hours yearly

Deputy Probation Officer

40 hours yearly

Senior Deputy Probation Officer

40 hours yearly

Supervising Probation Officer

40 hours yearly

Assistant Probation Division Chief

40 hours yearly

Probation Division Chief

40 hours yearly

Assistant Chief Probation Officer

40 hours yearly

County Probation Officer

40 hours yearly​


Unit 1.0 California Criminal Justice System

1.1 California Criminal Justice System and Process
1.2 Roles and Responsibilities

Unit 2.0 Professionalism and Ethics

2.1 Priority Setting and Time Management

2.2 Social Media

Unit 3.0 Communication Effective Communication and Motivational Interviewing

  • 3.1 Effective Communication and Motivational Interviewing

Unit 4.0 Field Contacts and Transport Procedures

  • 4.1 Field Contacts and Transport Procedures​

Unit 5.0 Maintaining Security

  • ​5.1 Field Searches​

Unit 6.0 Booking, Receiving and Releasing

  • ​6.1 Booking and Intake​

Unit 7.0 Gang Overview and Gang Supervision

  • 7.1 Gang Overview and Gang Supervision​

Unit 8.0 Supervision

  • 8.1 Types of Supervision
  • 8.2 Initial Meeting
  • 8.3 Community Supervision
  • 8.4 Violation of Probation​

Unit 9.0 Report Writing and Record Keeping

  • ​9.1 Proofreading​
  • 9.2 Court Reports Common to Adult and Juvenile
  • 9.3 Interviewing for Adult and Juvenile Probation Court Reports
  • 9.4 Restitution, Fines, and Other Payments
  • 9.5 Adult Reports
  • 9.6 Juvenile Reports​

Unit 10.0 Case Planning

10.1 Case Planning

Unit 11.0 Assault and Abuse Domestic Violence

  • 11.1 Domestic Violence​​​

Unit 12.0 Behavioral Health (Roles ​and Responsibilities)​

  • 12.1 Behavioral Health (Roles and Responsibilities)​

Unit 1.0 California Criminal Justice System​

Unit 2.0 Professionalism and Ethics

Unit 3.0 Gangs

Unit 4.0 Communication

Unit 5.0 Maintaining Security

Unit 6.0 Booking, Receiving, Releasing

Unit 7.0 Supervising Juveniles

  • 7.1 Manipulation of Staff​
  • 7.2 Disturbances and Disputes
  • 7.3 Safety-Health Standards and Procedures
  • 7.4 Recreation
  • 7.5 Cleaning of Rooms
  • 7.6 Progressive Discipline and Juvenile Grievances
  • 7.7 Group Dynamics
  • 7.8 Movement
  • 7.9 Juvenile Workers

Unit 8.0 Medical

  • 8.1 Medical Issues and Universal Precautions
  • 8.2 Medical Emergencies
  • 8.3 Medical Legal Issues​

Unit 9.0 Classification of Juveniles

  • 9.1 Classifications of Juveniles​

Unit 10.0 Cultural Awareness

  • 10.1 Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Disparity
  • 10.2 Gender Identity LGBTQI​

Unit 11.0 Report Writing and Record Keeping

  • 11.1 Information Gathering and Interviewing
  • 11.2 General Reports

Unit 12.0 Emergency Procedures

  • 12.1 Emergency Planning
  • 12.2 Emergencies Fire and Life Safety

Unit 13.0 Visiting

  • 13.1 Visitation​

Unit 14.0 Screening and Distribution of Supplies and Mail

  • 14.1 Screening and Distribution of Supplies and Mail

Unit 15.0 Transportation

  • 15.1 Preparation for Transport
  • 15.2 Transport Procedures​

Unit 16.0 Testifying in Court

  • 16.1 Testifying in Court

Unit 17.0 Case Planning

  • ​17.1 Case Planning

Unit 18.0 Programs

  • 18.1 Evidence Based Practice and Programs

Unit 19.0 Assault and Abuse

  • 19.1 Sexual Assault and Abuse
  • 19.2 Child Abuse

Unit 20.0 Defensive Tactics

  • 20.1 Use of Force
  • 20.2-20.7 and 20.10 Defensive Tactics
  • 20.8 Person Searches
  • 20.9 Use of Restraints

Unit 21.0 Behavioral Health

  • 21.1 Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse
  • 21.2 Trauma
  • 21.3 Interventions and Resources
  • 21.4 Stigma and Bias
  • 21.5 Roles and Responsibilities
  • 21.6 Liability
  • 21.7 Suicide Prevention
  • 21.8 Foundations and Definitions-Signs and Symptoms
  • 21.9 Safety
  • 21.10 Emotional Survival

Unit 22.0 Physical Testing​

  • ​22.1 Physical Testing​

Week 1

  • ​​SPO Welcome (.5 Hour)​
  • Real Colors (3 Hours)
  • Roles, Responsibilities, and Duties of a Supervisor (2.5 Hours)
  • Leadership and Styles of Supervision (2 Hours)
  • Management Theory & Process (1 Hour)
  • Identify and Understand your Leadership Style (3 Hours)
  • Adult Learning Cycle (2 Hours)
  • Defining and Creating Expectations-Supervisor Skills  (2 Hours)​
  • Communication Skills (3 Hours)
  • Counseling Group Exercise (9 Hours).docx
  • Teamwork (4 Hours)
  • Emotional Intelligence  (4 Hours)
  • Cultural Awareness (1 Hour)​
  • Employee Assistance and Counseling Techniques (1 Hour)
  • Ethical Leadership (2 Hours)​

Week 2​

  • Internal Affairs-Complaints-Discipline-Peace Officer Bill of Rights (POBR)-Liability (8 Hours)
  • Performance Evaluations (1 Hour)
  • Safety in the Workplace (1 Hour)
  • Labor Relations (1 Hour)
  • Grievances and Grievance Procedures  (1 Hour)
  • Legal Responsibilities (1 Hours)
  • Trauma Informed Leadership (2 Hours)
  • Law, Legal Update, and Liability (4 Hours)
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making (4 Hours)
  • Budget and Financing (1.5 Hours)
  • Maintaining A Respectful Work Environment-EEO Compliance (2.5 Hours)
  • Media Relations (2 Hours)
  • Managing Changes, Crisis, and Emergencies (4 Hours)
  • Presentation Review Prep and Delivery (6 Hours)​​​

​​CLETS Compliance Information and Training

Foster Care Placement for Juvenile Justice Youth

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