On-the-Job (OJT) and Mentoring Program

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Performance Objectives

• Explain the difference between Phase I, Pre-Service Training Academy, and Phase II, OJT.

• Identify the four main segments of the OJT Program.

• Explain the purpose of one-on-one shadowing observation.

• Explain the Phase III – Shift Mentor Program.

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Introduction

• Pre-Service Training Academy serves as Phase I– Provides new correctional employees with

knowledge and skills necessary to become effective at their jobs

• OJT serves as Phase II– Minimum 104 hours– Begins when new employee arrives at

his/her unit of assignment– Vital bridge between academy training

experience and facility work experience

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OJT Program4 Main Positions

• Primary Field Training Officer (FTO)

• Assistant FTO

• Resource Trainer

• Mentor

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OJT Program4 Main Segments• Segment 1 – Basic Unit Operations

Training• Segment 2 – Building/Administrative

Segregation Assignment Training– 4 different options

• Segment 3 – One-on-One shadowing Observation

• Segment 4 – Practical Application Competency

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17 Practical Application Competency Tasks

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One-on-One Shadowing Observation

• During your shadowing observation, you are not allowed to work a duty post alone

• Your mentor will act as your coach, advisor, and tutor

• Mentor is to provide you with constructive feedback and assistance

• Mentor ensures you perform the 17 competency tasks

• Mentor must document your training info and inform FTO of your performance and areas of concern

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Phase III – Shift Mentoring Training• Following completion of Phase II

• Once you are assigned to shift, you will be assigned a shift mentor

• You will work in direct contact with your shift mentor for first 2 days of shift assignment

• Relationship with shift mentor shall continue for minimum of 6 mos.

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Summary

• OJT/Mentoring trainee questionnaire at annual In-Service – Purpose is for you to provide

feedback of your experience while in the program

• Questions?

• Comments?