N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-5.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 10A:31-5.3 - Orientation and training for employees

(a) All new employees shall receive orientation training prior to job assignment and additional training on an as-needed basis.

(b) Orientation shall cover the following subjects related to the adult county correctional facility:

1. Policies;

2. Organizational structure;

3. Programs; and

4. Regulations.

(c) All civilian employees who work in direct and continuing contact with inmates shall receive training that covers, at a minimum:

1. Security procedures;

2. Supervision of inmates;

3. Report writing;

4. Inmate rules and regulations;

5. Grievance and disciplinary procedures;

6. Rights and responsibilities of inmates;

7. Emergency procedures;

8. First aid;

9. Human relations and communication skills;

10. Special needs of minorities and women;

11. Crisis intervention;

12. Significant legal issues; and

13. Problem solving and guidance.

(d) It is recommended that the facility's administrative and senior managerial staff receive additional training in management skills each year.

(e) Library and reference services shall be available to complement the Training and Staff Development Program.

(f) All personnel authorized to use firearms shall be trained in weaponry on a continuing, in-service basis as required by the Gun Control Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6j ).

(g) Custody staff shall complete the Police Training Commission (P.T.C.) approved course at a P.T.C. approved school (see 52:17B-66 et seq.).

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-5.3

Amended by R.1993 d.324, effective 7/6/1993.
See: 25 New Jersey Register 1817(a), 25 New Jersey Register 2884(a).
Amended by R.1995 d.421, effective 8/7/1995.
See: 27 New Jersey Register 1728(a), 27 New Jersey Register 2928(a).
Amended by R.2000 d.332, effective 8/7/2000.
See: 32 New Jersey Register 1894(a), 32 New Jersey Register 2945(a).
In (a), deleted "civilian" preceding "employees"; and rewrote (g).