1. (a) A correctional officer must be provided training in the following areas, within available resources, during the first year of employment

   1. (1) custody, supervision, and control of prisoners; and facility security procedures;
   2. (2) rules for the conduct of prisoners;
   3. (3) use of force, firearms and other weapons, mechanical restraints, and chemical agents;
   4. (4) rights and responsibilities of prisoners;
   5. (5) fire and emergency procedures;
   6. (6) first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and emergency trauma treatment;
   7. (7) recognition and dispensing of medication;
   8. (8) record-keeping and report writing;
   9. (9) cross-cultural awareness and interpersonal communication techniques;
   10. (10) legal issues and liability concerning corrections; and
   11. (11) the provisions of this chapter and AS 33.
2. (b) The superintendent shall ensure that correctional officers are tested periodically for proficiency in firearms and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
3. (c) Other facility staff must receive training as resources permit and as determined appropriate by the commissioner.

(Eff. 9/10/77, Register 63; am 12/27/78, Register 68; am 1/9/87, Register 101)

Authority: AS 33.30.011, AS 33.30.021, AS 44.28.030