Section 13 AAC 87.050 - Certification of basic probation, parole, and correctional officer training programs(a) The Department of Corrections shall (1) establish a program of instruction to qualify students for probation, parole, and correctional officer certificates under 13 AAC 85.230;(2) apply for certification of the program of instruction by the council;(3) provide information to the council showing that the requirements for certification of the program have been met; and(4) comply with the requirements of this chapter.(b) The council will approve the Department of Corrections' application for certification of a program of instruction as meeting the requirements of the training program provided for in 13 AAC 85.230, upon a showing that the program meets the following minimum standards: (1) the program of instruction meets the requirements of 13 AAC 87.060, and the courses, curriculum, and instruction are adequate in content, quality, and length to provide students with the education and training necessary to become successful, knowledgeable, and effective probation, parole, or correctional officers;(2) the directors and administrators have adequate training and experience, and all full-time instructors have been certified under 13 AAC 87.070;(3) a copy of the rules of operation, program outline, and policies pertaining to absences, grading, conduct, and conditions for dismissal for unsatisfactory conduct, is provided to each student upon enrollment;(4) adequate records are kept to show attendance and grades, and satisfactory standards relating to attendance, progress, and conduct are enforced in accordance with the requirements of 13 AAC 87.060;(5) written examinations are required of each student in those courses for which written examinations are appropriate, and practical tests are required in those courses such as firearms training where practical tests are appropriate; and(6) the Department of Corrections gives students, upon successful completion of the program, a certificate indicating that the program of instruction was satisfactorily completed.(c) Within 10 working days after the completion of each program, the Department of Corrections shall provide the council with a roster of those students who attended at least 90 percent of the classes offered (in class hours), and the roster must show the full name, rank, and examination scores for each student completing the program.(d) The program of instruction for probation, parole, and correctional officers is subject to periodic inspection by the council or its representatives to assure compliance with this section.(e) The council will, in its discretion, certify additional training courses for probation, parole, and correctional officers, offered by the Department of Corrections, designed to provide for continuing education, and supervisory, mid-management, executive, specialized, and in-service training.Eff. 8/8/90, Register 115Authority:AS 18.65.220
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