SOP_NUMBER: 205.12
TITLE: Training Requirements for Wardens and Superintendents
REFERENCE_CODE: IIA08-0001
DIVISION: Facilities Division
TOPIC_AREA: 205 Policy-Facilities Personnel/Standards/Training
EFFECTIVE_DATE: 2016-06-01
WORD_COUNT: 447
POWERDMS_URL: https://public.powerdms.com/GADOC/documents/106047
URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/205.12/

SUMMARY:
This policy requires all Wardens and Superintendents in Georgia Department of Corrections facilities to complete a minimum of 40 hours of training annually, including 20 hours of P.O.S.T. approved training, to maintain their power of arrest and improve management and operational skills. Training topics include GDC rules and regulations, policy review, legislative updates, court decisions, facility tours, and inter-agency coordination. Failure to complete minimum training requirements may result in loss of power of arrest, except in cases of medical disability or other P.O.S.T. Council approved exceptions.

KEY_TOPICS: warden training, superintendent training, annual training requirements, POST approved training, power of arrest, training hours, facility management, correctional leadership, management skills, professional development

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|GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS<br>Standard Operating Procedures|Col2|Col3|
|---|---|---|
|**Policy Name:**  Training Requirements for Wardens and Superintendents|**Policy Name:**  Training Requirements for Wardens and Superintendents|**Policy Name:**  Training Requirements for Wardens and Superintendents|
|**Policy Number:** 205.12|**Effective Date:** 6/1/2016|**Page Number** 1 of 2|
|**Authority:**<br> <br>Bryson/Ward|**Originating Division:**<br> <br>Facilities Division|**Access Listing:**<br> <br>Level I: All Access<br>|



I. Introduction and Summary:

Training programs shall be of sufficient detail to enable all Wardens and
Superintendents to improve their management and operational skills. These programs
are to be recognized by the P.O.S.T. Council. The Warden or Superintendent of each
institution shall complete a minimum of forty (40) hours of training annually which
includes 20 hours of P.O.S.T. approved training.

II. Authority:

A. This SOP was formerly numbered IIA08-0001.
B. O.C.G.A. § 35-8-20
C. Board of Corrections Rule 125-2-1-.06 (1 a-b, 2)
D. ACA Standards: 4-4083


III. Definitions: None

IV. Statement of Policy and Applicable Procedures:

A. Training programs shall be provided that allow for forty (40) hours of training

annually which includes 20 hours of P.O.S.T. approved training:

1. Power of Arrest shall be lost if minimum training is not completed each year.
2. Training can only be waived, if due to medical disability, providential cause,

or other reason deemed sufficient by P.O.S.T. Council.


B. Examples of training courses that meet the requirements may include, but not be

limited to, topics where Wardens/Superintendents:

1. Receive instructions in rules and regulations of the GDC.
2. Review and discuss proposed policies, legislation and appropriations.
3. Understand the impact of enactments of the General Assembly and decisions

of State and Federal Courts.
4. Hear recommendations of State and County Warden’s Advisory Committee.
5. Set goals and objectives for the future.


|GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS<br>Standard Operating Procedures|Col2|Col3|
|---|---|---|
|**Policy Name:**  Training Requirements for Wardens and Superintendents|**Policy Name:**  Training Requirements for Wardens and Superintendents|**Policy Name:**  Training Requirements for Wardens and Superintendents|
|**Policy Number:** 205.12|**Effective Date:** 6/1/2016|**Page Number** 2 of 2|
|**Authority:**<br> <br>Bryson/Ward|**Originating Division:**<br> <br>Facilities Division|**Access Listing:**<br> <br>Level I: All Access<br>|



6. Receive reports from the Attorney General’s Office and other law

enforcement and public safety agencies.
7. Share information relating to mutual progress and common problems.
8. Make tours of other Facilities/Centers for the purpose of observing local

procedures used to create a more secure, efficient workplace or to observe
new programs or procedures.

C. The Staff Training Section shall have a roster available for circulation during each

individual session. All Wardens and Superintendents shall sign the roster to
document attendance. Staff Training shall maintain these records on their
database.

V. Attachments: None

VI. Record Retention of Forms Relevant to this Policy: None