In May of 2001, the Washington County
Detention Center implemented the Field Training Program to provide all
new Detention Officers with the formal training necessary to maintain
the highest standards of safety and professionalism set forth by the Washington
County Sheriff's Office.
This program is designed to guide
new Detention Officers on all policy and procedures of the Detention Center
while giving them the necessary skills to handle any situation in a professional
manner. New Detention Officers receive personal on the job training, while
following along side a seasoned officer who can teach them from their
own experiences inside the Detention Center. This gives the new officer
valuable insight that will be extremely helpful in their progression as
a new officer. While going through the program, all new officers will
be taught how to successfully complete all the day to day activities as
well as proper actions that need to be made to maintain safety and security
of the Detention Center.
At the end of the Field Training
Program, a new Detention Officer will be able to successfully complete
any assignment or duty given to them with proficiency and the highest
standard of professionalism. We feel this program gives our new Detention
Officers a distinct advantage by providing the best training and tools
possible to complete the goal of the Washington County Detention Center.
After all at the Detention Center
we have a saying that relates to this program:
"A good day is when everyone goes home safe."
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