CJ 281 - Corrections Officer Related Experience 1

Lab Hours: 9
Credit Hours: 3

Introduces Corrections Officer Related Experience (C.O.R.E.) sequence of courses. Focuses on topics, training, and practical application of skills including specific DPSST content areas. Focuses on Oregon Department of Corrections, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and topics related to local county jails and juvenile facilities. Presents an overview of jobs in corrections; officer mindset; inmate, client, and resident behavior patterns; use of force; ethics; inmate rights; and sanctions. Covers cultural diversity, abbreviated Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) preparation and completion, defensive tactics, CPR/AED practical training, and HAZMAT/blood-borne pathogens.

Prerequisite: Admission restricted to students chosen through an application process and who have successfully completed CJ 103 including criminal history clearance and drug screening specific to Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) employment standards for certification of Corrections personnel in the state of Oregon.