An orientation to the IDAHO MINIMUM JAIL STANDARDS. This includes an overview of inmates rights, programs and services available to the inmates within the confines of the Idaho detention system. The courses provide officers with the Classification system used in detention facilities and inmate intake procedures.

1. Jail Standards
2. Inmate Intake / Booking Procedures
3. Inmate Programs
4. Food Services
5. Inmate Classification
9 Hours

An overview of all the legal issues pertaining to Detention Facilities, to include courtroom demeanor and testifying. Included are the laws and rights governing inmates, juveniles and the processes governing their care.

1. General Legal Issues
2. Inmate Rights
3. Juvenile Inmates
4. Inmate Disciplinary Procedures
5. Criminal Process
6. Warrants and Extraditions
24 Hours

A series of courses designed to teach the officer the skills to protect themselves. The various classes include hands-on exercises to gain practical experience in the techniques presented. The courses are all specifically designed for Detention situations relating to the specific needs of Detention Officers.

1. Handgun Retention
2. Pat Down - Search class
3. Cell Search Practicals
4. Cell Extractions
5. Arrest Techniques
6. Arrest Controls and Holds
7. Emergency Radio Procedures
29 Hours

These courses are optional and not required for completion of the Detention Basic Academy.

1. SkidCar
2. Transport Van / Defensive Driving
3. Firearms Training
4. Additional Arrest Techniques
27 Hours (Optional)

To provide officers with the medical issues and information needed for the role of a Detention Officer. The classes address the medical procedures, prevention and recognition of the special needs of inmates within a detention facility.

1. First Aid and CPR
2. Communicable Diseases
3. Medical Procedures
4. Suicide Prevention
5. Mental Illness
16 Hours

To provide officers with a better understanding of their role in the community and how the public responds to officers. To help officers deal with the human relation issues that occur within the confines of a Detention facility.

1. Public Relations
2. Sexual Harassment
3. Ethics
4. Human Relations
5. Stress and Anger Management
6. Minority Relations
24 Hours

Specialized classes dealing with problems that are unique to the daily working environment of a Detention Officer.

1. Gang Awareness
2. Direct Supervision (Tour of facility)
3. Inmate Supervision Techniques
4. Transport and Extraditions
5. Con Games
19 Hours

A series of basic courses designed specifically for the initial officer responding to a crime scene within a Detention facility.

1. Crime Scene Investigation
2. Evidence Handling
3. Fingerprints
4. Drug Identification
5. Cell Search / Contraband
6. Report Writing
18 Hours

A series of classes directed at emergency procedures and skills needed to handle events which can occur within a Detention Facility, to include the use of force.

1. Security Enveloping
2. Use of Force
3. Non-Lethal Use of Force
4. Hostage Relations
5. Fire Evacuation
6. Defensive Aerosol Weapons
15 Hours

A practical physical fitness program. Lectures include nutrition, fitness lifestyles, and health.

1. Body Tone and Aerobics
2. Health and Fitness
3. Physical Agility Testing
14 Hours

The administration details including registration, orientation, taking and review of exams, course critique, and graduation.

12 Hours

Courses intended to assist the self-sponsored student in placement with a Law Enforcement Agency in the State of Idaho.

1.  Writing Effective Resumes
2.  Interviewing for Law Enforcement Positions
3.  Testing for Law Enforcement Positions