Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) CORE course presents the required training for entry-level juvenile corrections officers as mandated by the Standards and Training for Corrections (STC), a state regulatory agency, and is designed to meet STC regulations for entry-level training of county Juvenile Detention Officer staff. This is an intensive course designed for new Juvenile Detention Officers or the individual interested in a career in juvenile corrections. Topics include the California criminal justice system, professionalism and ethics, defensive tactics, report writing, communication, maintaining security, evidence-based practices, behavioral health issues, gangs, and physical conditioning. This course is designed to provide practical, hands-on training in defensive tactics and restraint techniques, and participants in this course will engage in physically demanding classroom training exercises that include a risk of injury to the participants. Students must provide a medical clearance to participate in the academy physical conditioning program and physical performance tests. Upon completion of the course, all students will receive a SHIELD/Shasta College STC Certificate of Completion and a grade submitted for their college transcripts. 