How does the Certification Program apply to central office personnel?
Central office (and regional office) personnel can participate in the Certification Program. However, the great variations among the titles that DOCs use make a specific answer difficult. [These variations are why it is most important to include a current Table of Organization with the applicant’s position highlighted. It will avoid confusion and reduce the likelihood of delay in processing the application.] Generally, for central/regional office personnel, the following levels apply: DOC system commissioners/directors and their assistants/associates/deputies are at the EXECUTIVE level; heads of sections are at the MANAGER level; other staff working within a section are at the SUPERVISOR level. To make the necessary “translations” from our facility-oriented literature to central office position language, refer to the following table: Certify as: Facility personnel Headquarters staff CCE Wardens, Superintendents, & Deputies Commissioners/Assistant Directors CCM Dept. Heads, Unit Manager
