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Sep 19, 2024
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2024-2025 Surry Community College Catalog
Detention Officer (DOCC) Workforce Certificate
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Course Description
This course is accredited by the North Carolina Sheriff’s Commission. Persons desiring to be certified as local detention officers must successfully complete this course and pass a State administered examination at the end of the course. To be admitted to this course an applicant must meet the qualifications set forth by the North Carolina Sheriff’s Commission found online at https://www.facebook.com/surryblet/.
Program Learning Outcomes
DOCC students will:
- Learn legal aspects of detention laws, rules and regulations.
- Develop stress and suicide prevention techniques.
- Properly apply prisoner restraints.
- Learn subject control techniques.
- Learn civil and Constitutional laws, rules and regulations of conduct.
Employment Opportunities
Completion of these courses and successful completion of the State comprehensive exam will allow a student to be employed in County detention facilities in the State of North Carolina.
Instructional Format
Face-to-face instruction will include lecture, discussion, practical and lab.
Contact
Jim McHone, Director
Director of Center for Public Safety/Basic Law Enforcement Programs
Email: mchonej@surry.edu
Phone: (336) 386-3696
or
Barry Vanhoy
Email: vanhoyb@surry.edu
Phone: (336) 386-3696
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Detention Officer Certification
- CJC - 3941 Detention Officer Cert. (WTCE)
Cost does not include associated books, tools, and supplies
Virginia residents pay the same tuition rate as in-state students Certification Testing:
North Carolina Sheriff’s Training and Standards Additional testing information: www.ncdoj.gov
Grant and Scholarship Opportunities Available
 Complete the form at www.surry.edu/funding and a counselor will review your information and contact you concerning eligibility for funding assistance.
For funding questions contact:
financialaid@surry.edu
(336) 386-3264
Virginia residents pay the same rate as in-state students.
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