Standards - Career & Technical Education

Identify effective techniques for media relations.

Identify the duties of a telecommunicator.

Explain methods of combatting contraband in a correctional facility.

Demonstrate personal searches and cell searches.

Analyze perimeter security methods for a correctional facility.

Assess fire safety rules and procedures to discover imperfections which could result in injury or death for officers and/or prisoners.

Summarize environmental safety procedures within a correctional facility, including managing and reducing waste and dealing with hazardous materials and biohazard waste.

Summarize sanitation and preventive medicine procedures used within a correctional facility.

Demonstrate techniques for controlling inmates and preventing violence and riots.

Summarize hostage incident techniques.

Describe characteristics of groups that threaten security within a correctional facility.

Describe procedures for handling juvenile offenders within a correctional facility.

Demonstrate procedures for disciplining inmates.

Create incident and misconduct reports.

Differentiate among inmate’s rights, privileges, and conduct expectations.

Demonstrate receiving and handling prisoners’ grievances.

Demonstrate effective interpersonal communications techniques.

Describe community-based corrections and the role it plays.

Describe criminal justice diversion.

Discuss probation and the services that are associated with it.

Discuss parole and its effectiveness.

Discuss the difference between probation and parole.

Evaluate regulations regarding Title VII, ADA, human diversity, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), and sexual harassment.

Summarize regulations that prohibit sexual contact between officers and inmates and between inmates and outline the penalties for violating sexual contact rules.

Analyze ethical and professional responsibilities of correctional staff.

Perform CPR and first aid standards in accordance with American Heart Association or American Red Cross standards.

Apply concepts of mental health awareness and other behavioral health issues.

Formulate plans for suicide prevention, substance abuse prevention, and intervention within a correctional facility.

Explain the procedures for managing special needs inmates and the use of restrictive housing.

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining equipment; utilizing materials and protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field, investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.

Participate in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Train for appropriate physical fitness and agility tests.