Section 22 AAC 05.195 - Training and safety standards for correctional officers(a) A correctional officer must be provided training in the following areas, within available resources, during the first year of employment (1) custody, supervision, and control of prisoners; and facility security procedures;(2) rules for the conduct of prisoners;(3) use of force, firearms and other weapons, mechanical restraints, and chemical agents;(4) rights and responsibilities of prisoners;(5) fire and emergency procedures;(6) first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and emergency trauma treatment;(7) recognition and dispensing of medication;(8) record-keeping and report writing;(9) cross-cultural awareness and interpersonal communication techniques;(10) legal issues and liability concerning corrections; and(11) the provisions of this chapter and AS 33.(b) The superintendent shall ensure that correctional officers are tested periodically for proficiency in firearms and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.(c) Other facility staff must receive training as resources permit and as determined appropriate by the commissioner.Eff. 9/10/77, Register 63; am 12/27/78, Register 68; am 1/9/87, Register 101Authority:AS 33.30.011
AS 33.30.021
AS 44.28.030