Week 1 - New Employee Orientation

Schedule: typically Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: varies, you will be notified via email

• Overview of IDOC policies and procedures, benefits, and other employment information
• New hire paperwork and facility tours
• Basic idea of security practices and resident interaction

Week 2 - Job Shadowing

Week 2 can last longer than one week depending on academy start date.

Schedule: As determined by institution
Location: Assigned institution

• Shadow an experienced field training officer
• Hands-off perspective of correctional officer job responsibilities
• Experience working in an institutional setting with residents

Week 3-6 - Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy

Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: POST 700 S. Stratford Dr, Meridian, Idaho

Academy coursework includes:

• Arrest techniques
• Con games
• CPR and first aid 
• Report writing
• Effective communication
• And much more!

Academy attendees are tested weekly. Completion of POST academy and certification is required for continued employment of all security personnel.

Week 7-10 - Field Training Program

Schedule: As determined by institution
Location: Assigned institution

• Work with an experienced field training officer to expand and enhance training received at the POST Academy
• Perform duties of a correctional officer according to training and IDOC policy with feedback from a field training officer
• Complete a field training manual for certification by POST as a correctional officer
• Firearms certification