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Welcome to your first month with the Department of Corrections!
Review these steps so you know what to expect as you start your job.
Benefits
Be sure to complete your enrollment in benefits.
Job Duties
Discuss expectations, deadlines and priorities with your supervisor.
Office Culture
Your supervisor will let you know how office events such as holiday parties and birthdays are handled.
Training
Your supervisor will provide information about training requirements as you start your job.
Training Learning Modes
Training for corrections staff is offered through four learning modes:
- Online through MoLearning, powered by LinkedIn Learning
- Online through the Department of Corrections Online Training Academy (DOCOTA)
- Online in real time through virtual instructor-led training (VILT)
- In seat at a training center location
Training Requirements
For clerical staff, training requirements vary depending on your work location.
Facility Staff Requirements
- Academy Level 1
- Academy Level 2
- Academy Level 3
- Academy Level 4
Probation & Parole Staff Requirements
Office Staff Requirements
All staff are required to complete approved elective courses.
ENGAGE 2.0
ENGAGE is a series of monthly professional development conversations with your supervisor. You will have growth model discussions every quarter. Your supervisor will discuss the ENGAGE/Reflect process with you and schedule meetings.
The Corrections Way
The Corrections Way (TCW) prepares and equips staff to identify, teach, model and reinforce critical leadership skills. It assists in developing a culture of excellence, improving communication, and building stronger relationships based on mutual trust and respect for one another. You will learn these Corrections Way building blocks during basic training:
- Communication Styles
- Value Premise
- Effective Feedback
- Quality Conversations/De-escalation
- Growth Model
Technology
Important technology-related links:
- Access after you get your login name and password: REACT (password reset)
- Access after you get your first paycheck: Employee Self Service (ESS)
- Reporting hours worked: Employee Time and Attendance (ETA)
- State Help Desk: Office of Administration Internet Technology Services Division (OA ITSD) Portal
- Web applications used on the job:
Learn the Lingo
You’ll find that people in the Department of Corrections (DOC) tend to use a lot of acronyms. Don’t fret! We have a handy list of acronyms that will help you.
Facilities
Here’s a list of facilities and contacts that will help familiarize you with the Division of Adult Institutions.