BARGAINING UNIT 6 CORRECTIONS - California Correctional ...

diversified experience and training in order to train and develop the apprentice
into a skilled Correctional Peace Officer, proficient in all the work processes of
the Correctional Peace Officer as outlined herein. Apprentices shall also be
trained in the use of new equipment, materials and processes as they come into
use in the occupation.
B. Controversies
All controversies or differences concerning the apprenticeship program, which
cannot be adjusted by the Local Apprenticeship Subcommittee or by the CPOST,
or which are not covered by the Memorandum of Understanding, may be
submitted to the Administrator (the Chief of the Division of Apprenticeship
Standards) for determination. Such controversies or differences must generally be
presented to the LAS first. If issues still remain unresolved, they may be appealed
to the statewide CPOST. The particulars of the CPOST appeal procedures are
found in its own Rules and Regulations. Certain unresolved issues may be then
submitted to the Administrator (the Chief of the Division of Apprenticeship
Standards) for determination. (See the Rules and Regulations of the California
Apprenticeship Council.)
C. The Department agrees that all apprenticeship training forms will be printed on
NCR paper, a copy to be given to IST and one to be retained by the employee.
D. Probationary Period:
8.04 Research Projects
The probationary period for each (R06), peace officer classification shall
be twelve (12) calendar months or 1800 hours actual on-the-job
experience in the classification, whichever is longer. This section is
conditioned upon approval by the State Personnel Board.
By requesting through the Warden/Superintendent/Regional Administrator, and with the
approval of the Department Director, an employee may use State facilities for the purpose
of conducting research when the employee is pursuing continuing education credits, is
involved in a research project, or is involved in other department-approved training. The
employee shall provide a project outline indicating the purpose and scope of the project.
The employee may request information as to whether or not the Department is
conducting research on a specific subject matter. The use of State facilities shall not
result in increased costs to the State nor shall the rights of clients, patients, inmates,
wards, or students be compromised.
8.05 Field Training Officer Reopener
A. CYA and CCPOA shall form a labor/management committee to develop a
proposed pilot Field Training Officer (FTO) program for Youth Correctional
Counselors and Youth Correctional Officers by April 2, 1998.