PRE-SERVICE TRAINING

Specific objectives for pre-service training will be:

1. To educate new employees regarding the PPS’ organizational structure and the full range of departments, functions and programs; 

2. To establish the philosophical and practical meaning of the PPS’ mission and goals, and to demonstrate their relationship to policy and procedure; 

3. To instruct new employees in the PPS’ policies and procedures, as well as applicable standards, statutes and laws, stipulations and agreements; 

4. To ensure that all new employees are fully aware of the standards of conduct and performance expected of them and of the consequences of failure to meet those standards; 

5. To familiarize employees with the PPS’ physical plant; 

6. To provide new employees with a basic understanding of (a) City government officials, departments, etc., (b) the role of PPS in relation to other law enforcement and correctional agencies, and (c) civil service policies and other rules affecting employment;

7. To provide new employees with tools and strategies to perform their   work to the best of their ability.

IN-SERVICE TRAINING

Specific objectives for in-service training will be:

1. To enable current employees to keep up with new developments in correctional and specialty fields; 

2. To offer opportunities for refining and expanding skills; 

3. To re-enforce awareness of standards, policies, procedures, and resources (including re-certification in firearms, CPR and basic first aid) as appropriate; and 

4. To develop a cadre of trained and knowledgeable supervisory and management staff who will provide guidance and leadership within their areas of responsibility, and will serve as resources in classroom and on-the-job training.

ORIENTATION

Specific objectives for orientation for non-security, contract staff, volunteers and interns will be:

1. To familiarize new PPS personnel with basic security concepts and requirements; 

2. To educate regarding the PPS’ mission and goals, organizational structure, departments, programs, and physical plant; 

3. To provide instruction regarding applicable standards, statutes, policies, court orders and laws; and 

4. To prepare PPS staff to communicate effectively with inmates and other PPS employees.

SUPERVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL TRAINING

Specific objectives of supervisory and promotional training will be:

1. To provide supervisors with tools and techniques 
2. To increase confidence and resourcefulness as a supervisor; 
3. To offer opportunities for expanding knowledge and skills through in-house and outside resources; 
4. To improve communication skills, including writing, speaking, and listening; and 
5. To continue to develop leadership qualities to aid in supervising, directing, and motivating employees.