What kind of training do prison guards go through?
If you want to get along with your fellow Officers, first thing to learn is that we are no longer “guards”. We are Correction Officers. You will go through 4 to 6 weeks of training at an Academy. Some of the topics ( but not inclusive) will be multicultural diverisity, report writing, searches, shakedowns, penal law, unarmed self defense, ground fighting tactics, batons, firearms, chemical munitions, use of force continuum and a myriad selection of other specialized areas. You will then be on probation for one year. This allows the state to make a probational removal if it is decided that this is just not the right choice of profession for you. You will have annual recertification in weapons, self defense, first aid and CPR with supporting cards for each. As noted above, one of the major courses you will take ( and all of these courses are pass/fail, so pay attention in class) is IPC. Inter Personal Communication. Also called Verbal Judo. Use your mind instead of your hands. As far as
