Probation Officer Classes
Probation Officer Core
This is the basic training
course for entry level probation officers, which meets STC requirements.
This class is required for all probation officers and must be
completed within the first year of employment. This class is
only offered in the Intensive Format five days a week for five
weeks. It is offered on an as needed basis in conjunction with
local probation departments. Contact (559) 442-8277 for the next
scheduled class.
Juvenile Counselor Core
This is the basic training
course for recently appointed juvenile counselors, which meets
STC requirements and must be completed within the first year
of employment. It is only offered in the Intensive Format five
days a week for four weeks. It is offered on an as needed basis
in conjunction with local probation departments. Contact (559)
442-8277 for the next scheduled class.
Field Tactics for Probation
Officers
This
is a one week in-service class for Probation Officers which focuses
on field tactiscs. Areas covered includle: pedestrian approach,
field interrogation, radio procedures, residence & building
searches, advanced handgun, mental & physical readiness,
edged weapons, gun retention, and introduction to the shotgun.
Field Tactics II For Probation
Officers
The focus of this 24-hour
course is to provide a probation officer with an overview of
radio procedure, use of force, explosive identification and low
speed defensive driving. The students will be provided with lecture
on explosive recognition and observe an explosives demonstration
and will participate in a low speed defensive driving course
comprised of driving obstacles and maneuvers that probation officers
may encounter during their tour of duty.
Also See:
Advanced Technical Courses
Basic Requalification Course
Correctional Academy
Frequently Asked Questions
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