Programs
Since opening its doors in 1976, the Academy has provided a significant amount of training and development service to DOC employees. The new facility, opened in May, 1993, has also been utilized by various other State agencies for training or meetings. In fiscal year 1997, the Academy presented/accommodated 874 programs.
The Academy for Staff Development conducts training for all classifications and levels of Department's employees. Six academy training units provide entry level, in-service, specialized, advanced skill, and instructor development and certification.
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The Academy has joined with several other state agencies in purchasing a Learning Management System (LMS). Within this system, agencies can share courses and other information. Therefore the Department is no longer publishing the "Advisor" course catalogue as all courses are viewable through the Learning Management System (LMS).
If you are with another state agency, see if your agency opted to join into this system and if they have asked for access to our courses. If you work for another state agency or a law enforcement agency and are interested in attending a class on a space-available basis, please contact by e-mail, the Academy's Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator.
Security Staff Training - Correctional Officer Basic and Advanced Training
Designs, develops and delivers basic skills training for entry level correctional officers. Provide advanced skill training and instructor development and certification for experienced correctional officers and other security staff.
Training Supervisor: Proctor Galloway
Phone: (804) 784-6860
Security Staff Training - Field Operations
Develops, delivers or coordinates the presentation of specialized and advanced skill training for security staff that is institutional or field-based training. Monitors academy satellite training facilities.
Training Supervisor: Clemmie Davidson
Phone: (804) 784-6805
Management, Supervisory and Career Development Training
Develops, delivers or coordinates the presentation of basic training for all entry level institutional, community corrections and administration supervisors, mandated in-service programs for supervisors and managers, and leadership development for supervisors, managers and administrators. Develops and provides career development programs for all Department of Corrections employees.
Training Supervisor: Beverly Noel
Phone: (804) 784-6855
Community Corrections and Treatment Training
Develops, delivers or coordinates the presentation of entry level and advanced skill training for institutional treatment staff and community corrections staff, in-service training for community corrections employees and specialized skill training for substance abuse, sex offender and mental health service providers.
Training Supervisor: Linda Chaffins
Phone: (804) 784-6869
Administrative and Operational Support Training
Develops, delivers or coordinates the presentation of entry level and specialized training for health services, food service, maintenance, safety, secretarial/administrative support employees. Coordinates the presentation of entry and mid-level training or specialized training related to Microsoft Office products. Coordinates academy teleconference and audio/visual production and support services.
Training Supervisor: Ricky Clark
Phone: (804) 784-6857