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Note: The successful applicant must be able to perform ALL of the above functions, unassisted, and at a pace and level
of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements. This requires a high level of physical ability to
include vision, hearing, speaking, flexibility, strength, etc.
UNSEASONED CORRECTIONAL OFFICER – PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Since correctional officers are required to uphold judgments of the law and they are exposed to certain temptations to
show favoritism, corruption, or unlawful monetary gain, it is a “business necessity” that officers exhibit a history of
interpersonal skills and integrity.
Additionally, correctional officers are frequently placed in a position of physical and mental stress. Therefore, a history
of mental or physical disability may be grounds for denying an application or these factors might be a consideration in
the hiring process. Applicants posing a substantial risk to themselves, inmates, other officers and the public are at a
substantial disadvantage in the hiring process.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS RULES AND GUIDELINES
The following rules, regulations, and recruit Code of Conduct are designed to help guide recruits through their training
experience and, unless otherwise indicated, apply to all recruits in all areas of this training center. Each recruit must
read all directives and fully understand what is expected while under the jurisdiction of the Lake Technical
College Institute of Public Safety faculty and staff. Each recruit will sign a statement acknowledging receipt and
understanding of these rules which will be kept in the recruit’s file.
RECRUIT CONDUCT
Recruits shall at all times conduct themselves in a manner becoming a public safety professional and will not at any time
engage in conduct to bring discredit to the profession or to this training center.
All sworn personnel and civilian faculty shall be addressed by their formal title (i.e., Captain Smith, Officer Jones,
Mr. Black, etc.).
Recruits shall not fraternize with Institute personnel. Faculty shall not fraternize with recruits.
In the event of any incident, positive or negative, occurring off-duty requiring civil or criminal police action, recruits
are to submit a complete Interoffice Communication (IC blue form) explaining the incident through channels to the
Academy Director. The following are examples which must be reported: traffic citations or warnings, automobile
accident, domestic disturbance, arrest, or commendation.
Recruits shall not gather in doorways, aisles, or other thoroughfares, and shall not impede the progress of staff
members or other persons walking about the complex.
Recruits will go to the position of “attention” along the wall and give the greeting of the day until advised to proceed.
Recruits will go to the position of “attention” to speak to anyone other than a recruit when outside of the classroom.
Recruits, when approaching anyone other than a recruit from the rear, will go to the position of “attention” and ask
said person “By your leave, Sir or Ma’am” until told to proceed.
Recruits shall not loiter in the vicinity of the staff offices.
Recruits shall not leave training center grounds or any training activity location without the permission of the faculty
or class coordinator.
Trash or any material is not to be discarded on the training center grounds.
Training facilities will be maintained in a clean, neat, and orderly manner.
Generally weapons are not allowed in any recruit classroom. Sworn officers in uniform may possess their weapons
when in the classroom setting. If any non-uniform sworn officer feels the need to possess a weapon in a recruit
class, arrangements may be made with the Academy Director.
Gambling will not be permitted on the school grounds. Games of chance that are typically played for money are
prohibited whether or not money is involved.
Recruits shall refrain from loud music, vehicular or otherwise, or boisterous conduct and shall conduct themselves
in a manner becoming a public safety professional at all times.
Profanity and vulgarity will not be tolerated. During role-play practicum, “language” may be used under the direction
of the faculty.
Recruits shall be familiar with and comply with all training rules and regulations (and with all requirements set forth
in their agency’s policy and procedures manual if employed).
Disobedience or disrespect to training center staff (on the grounds or away from the grounds) on Center sponsored
activities is prohibited.
Inappropriate public displays of affection are prohibited.
Should a recruit get arrested for any reason, the recruit will be suspended from the academy immediately. An arrest
is defined as a physical arrest, Notice to Appear or Criminal Traffic Citation. Should the recruit be “cleared” of the