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Jail and Juvenile Detention Certificate

Certificate Number 905047

The Criminal Justice Jail and Juvenile Detention Certificate is designed for individuals enrolled in the Criminal Justice - Corrections Associate Degree program who are seeking certifiability as a jail officer or secure detention officer in the state of Wisconsin. These courses help the learner meet the requirements set by the Wisconsin Department of Justice for these positions. The coursework will allow the learner to apply learning in simulations, enhance the learning experience and improve employability. Participants must be eligible for certifiability as a jail officer and juvenie detention officer by the Department of Justice, pass a criminal background check, and complete necessary documentation before enrolling in the certificate.

Certificate Completers will be able to

Meet state requirements for certifiability as a jail or secure juvenile detention officer.

Requirements for Certificate Entry:

. Requires a minimum of 15 core credits from the Criminal Justice - Corrections program. Student folders must be complete prior to enrolling in this certificate.

Curriculum

Catalog No. Description Credits
10-504-931 Communication Skills
3
10-504-171 Corrections Internship
2
10-504-935 Corrections Summary Assessment
1
10-504-936 Emergency Procedures
3
10-504-128 Public Safety - Job Interviews
1
Certificate Total
10

Course Descriptions

10-504-931 Communication Skills...apply correctional professional skills including mediation, arbitration, and crisis intervention in a correctional setting.

10-504-171 Corrections Internship...training in criminal and juvenile justice settings under supervised observation and participation.

10-504-935 Corrections Summary Assessment...refine previously learned skills and abilities by applying them to various case studies and simulated situations.

10-504-936 Emergency Procedures...covers the conceptual and legal basis and physical skills for POSC (Principles of Subject Control), use of OC (oleoresin capsicum), use of impact weapons, ground defense, close quarter defense, use of improvised tools, emerging technologies and techniques, and fire safety in a correctional setting. Learners will articulate use of force actions and practice skills learned in static, isolation, and imulation exercises. (Prerequisites: Enrollment in Jail and Juvenile Detention certificate; 10-504-931, Communication Skills; 15 credits completed in the Criminal Justice Corrections program; CBC, student folder completion)

10-504-128 PS-Job Interviews & Resume Wri... Students will learn about the criminal justice hiring process from application and resume writing, oral interviews and the background investigation.

For more information, please contact: The Public Safety Department, (920) 498-5485 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5485, or contact Enrollment Services at 888-385-NWTC.