Advanced FTO School (Detention Specific – AZJAILS Certified)

24 Hours

AZJAILS Certified Curriculum

*Note: Because this class is detention specific there is no AZPOST credit.

This advanced three-day course will provide the new FTO with all of the skills and abilities to professionally train and evaluate a new detention/corrections officer.

Field Training Officers train and evaluate career candidates in preparation for solo duty in detention/corrections.  Our Basic 3 day course will provide the new FTO with the tools necessary to train and evaluate career candidates during the field training process.

Our Basic FTO School prepares experienced detention/correction officers for a career in field training. The course focuses on the FTO themselves, and how they can improve their interpersonal and instruction skills to increase Officer in Training (OIT) retention. The classes incorporate a variety of learning activities, including case law discussion and video scenarios.

Students will receive class workbooks including curriculum notes, AZJAILS training program management outlines, and AZJAILS training form templates for use at their agency.

Certificates will be issued upon class completion.

This 24 hour class covers such topics as:

• Introduction to FTO
• Adult Learning
• Leadership strategies & techniques
• Standardized evaluation guidelines
• Training documentation

Cost for 3 day course: $510