ADJU 161 — JUVENILE CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE
7.5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Notes: 1. This course meets or exceeds Standards and Training for Corrections' minimum training requirements for entry -level juvenile correctional officers. 2. Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED in order to enroll in this course. 3. Students must submit to and successfully pass a LIVESCAN background check in order to register for this course. 4. Appropriate attire is required for all physical training. 5. Students need to be prepared for the rigor of the physical conditioning and defensive tactics training. Pre -existing medical conditions may interfere with successful completion of these sections and/or the course. Class Hours: 117 lecture/54 lab total This Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) CORE course presents the required training for entry-level juvenile corrections officers as mandated by the Standards and Training for Corrections (STC), a state regulatory agency, and is designed to meet STC regulations for entry-level training of county Juvenile Detention Officer staff. This is an intensive course designed for new Juvenile Detention Officers or the individual interested in a career in juvenile corrections. Topics include the California criminal justice system, professionalism and ethics, defensive tactics, report writing, communication, maintaining security, evidence-based practices, behavioral health issues, gangs, and physical conditioning. This course is designed to provide practic