Organization

The Federal Bureau of Prisons Staff Training Academy at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center oversees and provides the Introductory Correctional Training Program. This program consists of Institution Familiarization (IF) and Introduction to Correctional Techniques (ICT). Training is provided for all new Bureau of Prisons employees, regardless of their job specialty. This in-depth five-week training program prepares employees to supervise inmates and maintain the security of all federal prisons.The program consists of seven major components: Academics, Firearms, Physical Ability, Testing, Self-Defense, Legal Issues, and Inmate Supervision.Major academic subject areas include Interpersonal Communication Skills, Inmate Supervision, Correctional Law, Sexual Issues, Managing Diversity, Inmate Profiles, Gangs in Prison, Inmate Suicide Management, Female Offenders, Use of Force, Physical Ability Testing, and Hostage Situations.A varied instructional program which includes lectures, role-playing, physical training, and practical exercise enables the Academy to provide a quality training experience for all employees.