Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 915.00 - County Correctional Facilities - Training And Staff Development
Section 915.01 - Training and Staff Development Guidelines

(1) Written policy and procedure shall require training programs for all employees, which are specifically planned, coordinated and supervised by a qualified employee at the supervisory level. If the facility has more than 100 employees, one full-time person or full-time equivalent position shall be provided to coordinate and supervise a training program. The individual coordinating and supervising the program shall be certified at a Trainer II level or equivalent;

(2) Written policy and procedure shall require as a part of orientation, that every employee shall be required to read and understand the county correctional facility's policies and procedures applicable to the employee's position, and that every employee receive an overview of the operation of each of the facility's units, as well as the mission and goals of the county correctional facility.

(3) Written policy and procedure shall provide that the training curriculum and plan is developed, evaluated and updated based on an annual needs assessment that identifies current job-related training needs;

(4) Each county correctional facility with more than 100 employees, shall establish an Advisory Training Committee (ATC) composed of the facility training officer and representative staff. The ATC shall assist in the development of training plans, identify needs, assess and implement training plans and evaluate and review training programs as required. This committee shall meet quarterly and report in writing to the Sheriff/facility administrator;

(5) The use of available resources of other public or private agencies, private industry, colleges and libraries to complement the county correctional facility's training and staff development program.