Iowa Admin. Code r. 201-50.11

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 201-50.11 - Training for jail personnel

(1)Initial orientation. Except in an emergency situation, all persons performing jail duties and dispatchers subject to performing jail duties within the confines of the jail shall meet the following requirements, and the provision of this information and training shall be documented:

a. The individual shall be fully knowledgeable of the administrative rules referring to jail standards.

b. The individual shall be fully knowledgeable of jail rules, written policies and procedures as adopted by the jail administrator

c. The individual shall have been given specific orientation with respect to a prisoner's rights during confinement and procedures adopted to ensure those rights.

d. If the individual is to have access to a firearm at any time, the individual shall hold a valid permit to carry weapons issued under the authority of Iowa Code chapter 724. The individual shall be professionally trained and qualified in the use of any firearm, electric restraint control device, and chemical control agents prior to use in connection with the individual's duties at the jail.

e. The jail administrator shall record by log sheet the signature(s) of all j ailers and j ail supervisors attesting that they have full knowledge of the administrative rules referring to jail standards and the written policies and procedures governing the jail's operation.

f. The individual shall have been instructed in the use of required firefighting equipment and the fire and emergency evacuation plan.

g. All staff who administer medication shall be trained in accordance with the Iowa State Sheriffs and Deputies Association medication training program or other recognized medication administration course.

(2)Training documented. All jailers and jail administrators shall meet and document the completion of all training requirements as specified by the Iowa law enforcement academy training standards as found in 501-9.1 (80B) and 501-9.2 (80B), Iowa Administrative Code. The jail administrator shall record by log sheet the signature(s) of all persons attending the training.

(3)First aid. At least one staff member on duty at the facility shall be currently trained in first aid (or the equivalent) and CPR.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 80B.11A.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 201-50.11