Security and Supervision

Performance Outcome 1.1.

Identify counting, inspections, security and search procedures.

Training Objective Related to 1.1.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify:

a. Counting and discrepancies procedures

b. Security procedures

c. Rearches and check procedures

d. Entry and inspection procedures

e. Resident releases and transfers procedures

f. Perimeter security procedures

g. Resident movement procedures

h. Entrance and/or exit of vehicles procedures

i. Gate and/or door movement procedures

j. Supervision procedures

k. Enforcement and disciplinary rules and regulations

l. Documentation and reporting

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

1.1.1. Identify and demonstrate counting and discrepancies procedures

1.1.2. Identify and demonstrate security procedures

1.1.3. Identify and demonstrate search and check procedures

1.1.4. Identify and demonstrate entry and inspection procedures

1.1.5. Identify procedures when releasing and/or transferring resident(s)

1.1.6. Identify procedures to detect and correct actual or potential security breaches       

1.1.7. Identify and demonstrate procedures to control movement in and out of the facility

1.1.8. Identify procedures for admitting and releasing vehicles from the facility

1.1.9. Identify and demonstrate techniques and proper procedures control of movement through a gate and/or door 

1.1.10. Identify and demonstrate group movement procedures

1.1.11. Identify and demonstrate documentation and reporting procedures

1.1.12. Identify rules and regulations

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify the agency’s security procedures to count population;

             a. Facility/unit/institution/pod/room/living/common/work areas

                        1. Roster

                        2. Time frames

                        3. Discrepancies

                        4. Procedures

                        5. Locations

                        6. Log entries

                        7. All clear

                        8. Reporting

                        9. Verification

2. Identify security checks and actions to be taken regarding any escapes or absences without permission;

             a. Areas

                        1. Pods/dormitories/facility/unit/room/living/common/work areas

                        2. Room

                        3. Fixtures

                        4. Locks

                        5. Windows

                        6. Doors

                        7. Verify locations

                        8. Mail

                        9. Others as identified

                        10. Reporting and documentation

3. Identify procedures to search resident(s), staff, and visitors;

            a. Security and supervision

                        1. Illegal activities

                        2. Authorized and unauthorized searches

                        3. Weapons (homemade, improvised, etc.)

                        4. Drug contraband

                        5. Types of searches and guidelines and procedures for each search               

                        6. Reporting/documentation

                        7. Sight supervision

4.  Identify procedures when releasing and/or transferring resident(s) to another facility and/or to law enforcement personnel;

             a. Movement

1. Requirements

2. Reporting

3. Others as identified

5. Identify rules and regulations for resident(s), disciplinary actions, monitoring and security procedures, visitation, escorting and supervision of residents;

             a. Enforcing rules and regulations

             b. Disciplinary actions

             c. Resident activities

1. Directing

2. Controlling

3. Hygiene

4. Recreation

5. Work detail

6. On site and off site

7. Documentation

             d. Resident movement

                        1. Security procedures

                        2. Documentation

                        3. Transporting

             e. Mandatory incident reporting

                        1. Accurate

                        2. Timely

                        3. Legible, clear, concise

                        4. Follows chain of command

              f. Supervision of

                        1. Resident’s activities

                        2. Staff

                        3. Sight

                        4. Opposite sex

             g. Monitoring

                        1. Control of activity

                       2. Intervention alerts

            h. Security precautions/awareness

            i.  Post orders or shift duties    

6. Describe the techniques and proper procedures to maintain security of the perimeter by detecting and correcting actual or potential security breaches.

7. Identify control movement techniques in and out of the facility.

8. Identify procedures for admitting and releasing vehicles from the facility in order to prevent escapes and passage of contraband.

9. Identify movement procedures in and out of the visiting room;

            a. Monitor

            b. Maintain security

            c. Identification verification

            d. Limitations

                        1. Visitors

                        2. Residents

            e. Situations

                        1. Suspicious or improper activities

                        2. Actions to be taken

            f. Recognize behavioral/psychological situations

10. Describe procedures required to maintain security through control of movement through a gate.

11. Identify group movement procedures within the facility;

            a. Escorting

            b. Monitoring and or observations

            c. Criteria

            d. Security

            e. Control room

            f. Log books

            g. Reporting of incidents

            h. Emergencies

            i. Special considerations for vulnerable populations

 

Performance Outcome 1.2.

Identify the established federal, state, and local standards for the prevention and detection of, and response to sexual abuse, sexual assault, and or juvenile rape and comply with § 63.2-1509 Code of Virginia requirements and the agency’s written procedures.

Training Objectives Related to 1.2.

1. Given a written exercise, identify:

a. Federal and state statutes

b. Reporting requirements for any case of suspected abuse

c. Prevention and detection

d. Medical and mental health services and programs

Criteria:  The trainee shall be tested on the following:

            1.2.1. Identify the Prison Rape Elimination Juvenile Facility Standards Act 28 C.F.R Part 115 and Code of Virginia § 63.2-1509

            1.2.2. Identify prevention and detection procedures

            1.2.3. Identify reporting and documentation requirements

            1.2.4. Identify medical and mental health care programs

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify Prison Rape Elimination Act Juvenile Facility Standards (28 C.F.R Part 115), Code of Virginia § 63.2-1509 and 6VAC35-71-70 requirements.

2. Identify procedures for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect;

            a. Notify director or his/her designee

            b. Inform court services

            c. Contact resident’s parent or legal guardian, as appropriate and applicable

            d. Mandatory reporting

            e. Resident’s file copy

            f. Respond to accusations of child abuse or neglect, including those made against staff

            g. Report and document suspected child abuse or neglect to the local child protective services unit

            h. Investigations

            i. Cooperation

            j. Ensure safety of the resident(s) and staff

3. Identify detection and prevention procedures;

            a. Screening

            b. Reporting

            c. Responsive planning                        

            d. Investigations

            e. Disciplinary actions

            f. Medical and mental health care

            g. Grievances

            h. Audits

            i. Vulnerable population

            j. Resident/resident sexual abuse                    

            k. Resident/staff sexual abuse  

            l. Physical assault

            m. Injuries

            n. Therapeutic interventions

            o. Recognition of victim characteristics

            p. Perpetrators

            q. Physical victimization through

1. Personal attacks/bullying

2. Property damage

3. Use of weapon(s)

4. Confinement –no escape

5. Intimidation

6. Retaliation

            r. Psychological consequences

Performance Outcome 1.3

Identify vulnerable populations, 6VAC35-71-555.

Training Objectives Related to 1.3.

1. Given a written exercise, identify:

           a. Types of vulnerable populations.

            b. Precautions needed for supervision.

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

1.3.1. Identify vulnerable populations

1.3.2. Identify services available to residents

1.3.3. Identify precautions needed for supervision

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify vulnerable populations;

            a. Sexual orientation

                        1. Heterosexual

                        2. Homosexual

                        3. Bisexual

                        4. Pansexual (gender blind)

                        5. Polysexual (many sexualities)

                        6. Asexual

            b. Transgender

                       1. Roles

                        2. Characteristics

                        3. Transsexuality

            c. Physical impairments

            d. Mental disabilities/emotional

2. Identify procedures for working with vulnerable populations;

            a. Precautions

            b. Special supervision

            c. Additional safety precautions

            d. Assessment for special housing assignments.

            e. Reporting and documentation

 Performance Outcome 1.4

Enforce a structured daily routine and maintain continuous supervision of residents, 6VAC35-71-740

Training Objectives Related to 1.4.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify:

            a. Purposes for a comprehensive, planned, and structured daily routine;

                        1. Appropriate supervision

                        2. Physical and emotional needs of residents

                        3. Program services for residents

                        4. Individual service plan

                        5. Residents’ rights

                        6. Opportunities to participate in programming, as applicable, upon admission to the facility.

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

1.4.1. Identify components of a comprehensive, planned and structured daily routine

1.4.1.1. Appropriate supervision

1.4.1.2. Physical and emotional needs of residents

1.4.1.3. Program services for residents

1.4.1.4. Individual service plan

1.4.1.5. Residents’ rights

1.4.1.6. Opportunities to participate in programming, as applicable, upon admission to the facility.

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify the components of a comprehensive, planned, and structured daily routine including appropriate supervision, designed to;

a. Meet the resident’s physical and emotional needs.

b. Provide protection, guidance, and supervision.

c. Ensure the delivery of program services.

d. Meet the objectives of any individual service plan.

e. Ensure protection of residents’ rights.

Performance Outcome 1.5.

Identify components of the approved behavior management program, identify the principles, and methods employed to help/assist a resident to achieve positive behavior and to address and correct a resident’s inappropriate behavior, 6VAC35-71-745.

Training Objectives Related to 1.5.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify:

            a Components of an approved behavior management program

            b. Principles and methods used to help/assist a resident to achieve positive behavior

            c. Procedures to address and correct a resident’s inappropriate behavior

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

            1.5.1. Identify the approved behavior management program

            1.5.2. Identify principles and methods used to help/assist a resident to achieve positive behavior

            1.5.3. Identify procedures to address and correct a resident’s inappropriate behavior

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify the components of the approved behavior management program, and the principles and methods employed to help/assist a resident to achieve positive behavior and to address and correct a resident’s inappropriate behavior.

 

Performance Outcome 1.6.

Identify rules of conduct, 6VAC35-71-1110

Training Objectives Related to 1.6.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify:

a. Procedures for handling resident misbehavior;

1. Informal and or formal process

2. Violates rules of conduct. 

b. Procedures for writing a disciplinary report;

1. Detailing the alleged rule violation

2. Documentation requirements.

c. Steps to resolve the rule violation(s)

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

1.6.1. Identify steps and procedures for handling resident’s misbehavior using an informal and or formal process for instances when a resident(s) violates rules of conduct. 

1.6.2. Identify requirements for writing a disciplinary report detailing the alleged rule violation and identify the requirements for documentation.

1.6.3. Identify process for resolving rule violation(s).

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify the procedures for handling resident’s misbehavior using an informal process for instances when a resident(s) violates rules of conduct;

a. Graduated sanctions

b. Staff and resident orientation and training

2. Describe a disciplinary report detailing the alleged rule violation.

3. Requirements for documentation and reporting.

4. Process to resolve rule violation(s);

            a. Hearing

            b. Time frame

            c. Postponement

            d. Impartial and objective staff

1. Admissible evidence

                       2. Guilt or innocence of the resident

                       3. Sanctions to be imposed

            e. Rights of resident(s)

            f. Statements

1. Evidence

2. Witnesses

            g. Representation

1. Requested staff member

2. Appointed staff member

3. Resident advisor

h. Documentation

1. Written record of hearing disposition

2. Written record of supporting evidence

3. Proceedings kept on file

4. Resident will be informed in writing

a. Guilty

b. Innocent

c. Appeal

5. Case record

6. Administrative review

a. Conformity

b. Procedures and regulations

i. Confinement

1. Protection

                       2. Safety

Performance Outcome 1.7.

Identify procedures designed to reduce or eliminate inappropriate or problematic behavior by a resident(s) and criteria for removal of the resident(s) and placement in room confinement for a predetermined timeout period.

Training Objectives Related to 1.7.

1. Given a written exercise, the officer will identify the procedures designed to reduce or eliminate inappropriate or problematic behavior and the criteria for removal of the resident(s) to assigned special housing.

Criteria:  The trainee shall be tested and assessed on the following:

1.7.1 Identify procedures designed to reduce or eliminate inappropriate or problematic behavior by a resident(s) and the criteria for removal of the resident(s) and placement in room confinement of a predetermined timeout period.

Lesson Plan Guide:  The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify procedures designed to reduce or eliminate inappropriate or problematic behavior by a resident(s) and the criteria for removal of the resident(s) to a specific location for predetermined period of time or until the problem behavior has subsided.

a. Inappropriate or problematic behavior by a resident(s)

b. Communication

c. Safety checks by staff

d. Reporting and documentation

Performance Outcome 1.8

Identification of gangs and gang activities, definitions, statutes, statistics, and related gang management procedures.

Training Objectives Related to 1.8.

1. Given a written exercise, identify indicators of resident gang activities and gang management   procedures.

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

1.8.1. Identify gangs and gang activities

1.8.2. Identify Code of Virginia § 18.2-46.3

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify resident gangs and gang activities;

a. Awareness

1. Body modifications

           2. Graffiti

3. Activity

4. Behavior

5. Violence

6. Characteristics

7. Appearance

8. Hand signs

9. Inappropriate activity

10. Disturbance

           11. Drug use

           12. Alcohol use

           13. Securing evidence

           14. Behavior changes

          15. Photograph

            b. Identification

1. Categories/classifications

2. Levels

3. Gang mentality

4. Signs and behavior

5. Lifestyle

6. Joining

7. Affiliation

8. Violence

9. Prevention

10. Procedures

11. Stereotyping

2.  Identify gang policy and procedures;

a. Documentation

            b. Code of Virginia § 18.2-46.3

                         1. Definitions

                         2. Statutes

                        3. Statistics

                                    a. National

                                    b. State

                                    c.Local

                         4. Acts of Violence § 19.2-297.1

                         5. Prohibited criminal street gang participation

                         6. Role of the gang management unit.

3. Identify prohibited behaviors.

4. Identify mandatory reporting and documentation procedures.

Performance Outcome 1.9

Identify security and supervision guidelines for residents who are identified with special needs status or classifications.

Training Objectives Related to 1.9.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify safeguards designed to protect residents who have special needs status or classifications.

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

1.9.1. Identify characteristics and safeguards to protect residents who are identified with special needs status or classification.

1.9.2. Identify residents with special needs and/or classification status

1.9.3. Identify medical and/or mental health programs availability

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify security guidelines;

a. Security risks

b. Medical

c. Psychological

d. Educational

e. Others as identified

2. Identify safeguards;

a. Special housing

b. Special protocols

c. Activity restrictions

d. Others as identified

3. Identify special needs status and or classification.