Md. Code Regs. 12.10.01.12

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 12.10.01.12 - Alternate Entrance-Level Training Requirements

A. An individual shall successfully complete Commission-approved entrance level training under §B of this regulation within 1 year of appointment if the individual is:

(1) Employed in a State, county, or municipal position that is not a mandated position under this chapter and performs duties and responsibilities similar to a mandated employee; or

(2) Under private contract to operate a:

(a) Community adult rehabilitation center;

(b) Prerelease unit;

(c) Work release unit; or

(d) Other community residential program for offenders.

B. An individual described under §A of this regulation shall successfully complete Commission-approved entrance level training according to requirements under either:

(1) §C under Regulation .09 of this chapter; or

(2) §D under Regulation .09 of this chapter and 100 hours of training meeting requirements of §C of this regulation.

C. The 100 hours of training required under §B(2) of this regulation:

(1) May be developed by the individual's employing agency;

(2) Shall be approved by the Commission; and

(3) Shall, at a minimum, include the following subject areas:

(a) Orientation to and a tour of the correctional unit or community program;

(b) The correctional unit's or community program's:

(i) Mission;

(ii) Policy and procedures;

(iii) Staffing; and

(iv) Resident population or program participants;

(c) Facility security and control and emergency and fire control procedures; and

(d) Either:

(i) The American Red Cross basic first aid and safety program; or

(ii) Another first aid and safety program approved by the Commission.

D. An employer of an individual required to meet entrance-level training requirements under this regulation shall:

(1) Forward to the Commission, in a form or in a format provided by the Commission, information concerning an employee's entrance-level training required under this regulation; and

(2) Maintain records of each employee's successful completion of entrance-level training under this regulation for audit by the Commission.

Md. Code Regs. 12.10.01.12

Regulations .12 adopted effective October 20, 1997 (24:21 Md. R. 1451)
Regulation .12F amended effective July 1, 2000 (27:10 Md. R. 967)
Regulation .12 amended effective January 1, 2005 (31:17 Md. R. 1313)
Regulation .12D amended effective September 29, 2003 (30:19 Md. R. 1333)