Md. Code Regs. 12.10.01.23

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 12.10.01.23 - Field Training

A. An individual shall complete field training before the Commission certifies the individual in a mandated position.

B. A correctional unit's field training for a mandated position:

(1) Shall be designed by the correctional unit and include activities to familiarize the individual with the:

(a) Duties of the mandated position; and

(b) Policies, procedures, and practices of the correctional unit;

(2) May be conducted in conjunction with, or separately from, Commission-approved entrance-level training;

(3) Shall be a minimum of 80 hours;

(4) May not be used to meet the minimum Commission entrance-level training hourly requirement; and

(5) Shall be managed by a Commission-certified mandated employee, the agency head, or a designee.

C. Documenting Field Training.

(1) The agency head, or a designee, shall:

(a) Complete and submit a written statement to the Commission documenting an individual's successful completion of field training under this regulation; and

(b) Date and sign the written statement.

D. Upon receipt of the notice from an agency head, or a designee, documenting an individual's completion of field training, the Commission shall process the individual's application for certification under Regulation .06 of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 12.10.01.23