Corrections Officer Core Course

Certified by the California Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)

Interested in a career in corrections? This entry-level core course may be the start of your career in the field of corrections. This mandated Commission on Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) certified course is for the newly hired correctional officer or the motivated individual who desires a career in municipal corrections. 

Course Highlights 

The Corrections Core Course is an intensive academy-model course that follows the STC mandated regimen. The course offers 179 hours of training over a period of 4 ½ weeks. This course offers training in:

• Roles and responsibilities
• The adult criminal justice system
• Self-defense and restraint procedures
• Classification
• Handling disputes 
• Courtroom testimony
• Cell extraction
• Report writing

The Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center employs instructors from surrounding agencies to ensure students are exposed to a wide range of experiences. Our instructors are highly trained and are recognized experts within their field. Many hold supervisory or command positions within his or her agency. 

College Credit

Corrections Core graduates are awarded 5 semester units of college credit at American River College. Fees are $20 per unit plus a materials fee for a course manual and required supplies. Financial aid may be available for qualified students. 

For additional information:

• For Corrections and Probation Programs, please contact Lonetta Riley, Training Coordinator  (916) 570-5015.
• Write the Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center at 5146 Arnold Avenue, McClellan, CA 95652.
• View our Current Class Offerings online.

Students are required to pay the established community college registration and material fee.