On-the-Job (OJT)
and Mentoring
Program
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 Program
4 Main Positions
• Primary Field Training Officer
(FTO)
• Assistant FTO
• Resource Trainer
• Mentor
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OJT Program
4 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?
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