(From Floyd County, GA):
Congratulations are in order for our most recent Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) graduates!
Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) is a mandated training set forth and required by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). All correctional officers must be Peace Officer certified. This basic training helps correctional officers better prepare themselves to perform and accomplish the mission of protecting the public, victims of crime, and agency staff. BCOT is the largest basic law enforcement training program in the state of Georgia.
Training includes:
• Five-week course, 240 hours
• Paramilitary structure model
• 40 hours of firearms training
• 10 practical examinations
• Seven written tests
Front Row (L-R) with Warden Mike Long:
Michelle Hardegree (Prison)
Katheryn Walters (Public Animal Welfare Services)
Tyler Rogers (Public Works)
Jonathan Carter (Prison)
Jeremy Talbot (Prison)
Robert Boatner (Public Works)
Back Row (L-R):
Derek Hewko (Prison)
Kelvin Ellis-Rucker (Prison)
James Osborn (Facilities)
Justin Hodge (Facilities)
