Probation Training Calendar

Superior Court Probation Officers are required to successfully complete the Probation Officer Certification (POC) Academy within 12 months of hire or promotion to probation officer.

POC-APO: (Adult caseload)
January 29-February 9, 2024 (full)
July 22-August 2, 2024 (full)
February 3-14, 2025

POC-Dual: (Adult & Juvenile caseloads)
April 15-26, 2024
October 21-November 1, 2024

Items to note:

1. Registration closes 5-6 weeks prior to start of academy (depending on hotel reservation due dates)
2. This training takes place at the Judicial Education Center (JEC) in Phoenix
3. Registration for dual academies is open for officers with a juvenile caseload only. Once the JPO deadline expires, APOs registered for the next POC-APO academy will be contacted to fill remaining spots based on hired dates.

Registration information is emailed to department training coordinators for dissemination to new officers.  Contact Michelle Wessels for registration and program questions.

Intensive Probation Supervision

Superior Court Probation Officers and Surveillance Officers are required to complete the following IPS training within 12 months of being assigned an IPS caseload.

Probation Officers: 
Attend via webinar
(AIPS or JIPS with an option to attend both if have combined caseload)

Surveillance Officers (SO):
Attend via webinar (as noted above) and 1 day in-person

AIPS/JIPS Webinars:
March 28, 2024
September 30, 2024

SO In-person Training:
March 29, 2024
October 4, 2024

Items to note:

1. Officers assigned to an IPS caseload have are required to take this training within 12 months.
2. Registration closes 5-6 weeks prior to start of academy
3. The surveillance officer in-person training day takes place at the Judicial Education Center (JEC) in Phoenix

Registration information is emailed to department training coordinators for dissemination.  ​Contact  Michelle Wessels for registration and program questions.     

Faculty Skills Development

Training Dates:
December 11-12, 2023 (full)
March 25-26, 2024
May 13-14, 2024
August 26-27, 2023

Items to note:

1. This training is a prerequisite to most of the following Train the Trainer programs
2. Registraiton closes 4-6 weeks prior to start date (depending on hotel roomblock deadline noted in registration)
3. This training takes place at the Judicial Education Center (JEC) in Phoenix
4. Departments are responsible for travel arrangements and cost (including hotel accommodations)

Description:
Faculty Skills Development (FSD) provides participants with the opportunity to build presentation skills by learning different presentation methods, how to create an effective learning environment, tips for conducting learning activities, and tips for working with a co-facilitator. The program culminates with each participant delivering a fifteen-minute presentation, including an activity, on the final day of training. 

Registration information is emailed to department training coordinators for dissemination.  ​Contact Michelle Wessels for registration and program questions.     

Motivational Interviewing

Train the Trainer

Training Date:
May 20-22, 2024

Items to note:

1. Prerequisite: Must complete Motivational Interviewing training within your department
2. Prerequisite: Must successfully complete AOC Faculty Skills Development
3. This training takes place at the Judicial Education Center (JEC) in Phoenix
4. Departments are responsible for meal and mileage per diems

Registration information is emailed to department training coordinators for dissemination.  ​Contact Michelle Wessels for registration and program questions.     

Juvenile Detention Information

Juvenile Detention Orientation

New juvenile detention officers are required to complete the following 5 Computer Based Training (CBT) modules within 12 months of hire. 

CBTs are accessed through TraCorp, which will create a transcript of completed trainings for COJET/compliance reporting.

CBT Modules:

1. Juvenile Justice 101
2. Legal Liability & Juvenile Rights Module 1
3. Legal Liability & Juvenile Rights Module 2
4. Legal Liability & Juvenile Rights Module 3
5. Unique Needs

Email Michelle Wessels for more information.

Juvenile Detention Officer Academy

New juvenile detention officers are required to complete the JDO Academy within 12 months of hire. 

Training Dates:
March 11-15, 2024
July 8-12, 2024
Noember 18-22, 2024

Items to note:

1. Registration closes 5-6 weeks prior to state of academy (depending on hotel reservation due dates)
2. This training takes place at the Judicial Education Center (JEC) in Phoenix

Registration information is emailed to department training coordinators for dissemination.  Contact Michelle Wessels for registration and program questions.

Suicide Prevention and Intervention

Train the Trainer

Training Date:
TBD

Items to note:

1. Prerequisite: Must successfully complete AOC Faculty Skills Development
2. Prerequisite: Must complete your department's Suicide Prevention training as having knowledge on this curriculum and your department's policies on this topic prior to attending the Train the Trainer class is imperative
3. Registration closes 5-6 weeks prior to state of academy (depending on hotel reservation due dates)
4. This training takes place at the Judicial Education Center (JEC) in Phoenix

Registration information is emailed to department training coordinators for dissemination.  Contact Michelle Wessels for registration and program questions.

PREA

Train the Trainer

Training Date:
TBD

Items to note:

1. Prerequisite: Must successfully complete AOC Faculty Skills Development
2. Prerequisite: Must complete your department's PREA training as having knowledge on this curriculum and your department's policies on this topic prior to attending the Train the Trainer class is imperative 
3. Registration closes 5-6 weeks prior to state of academy (depending on hotel reservation due dates)
4. This training takes place at the Judicial Education Center (JEC) in Phoenix

Registration information is emailed to department training coordinators for dissemination.  Contact Michelle Wessels for registration and program questions.

Behavioral Management

Train the Trainer

Training Date:
January 4-5, 2024 (Cancelled)

Items to note:

1. Prerequisite: Must successfully complete AOC Faculty Skills Development
2. Prerequisite: Must complete your department's Behavior Management training as having knowledge on this curriculum and your department's policies on this topic prior to attending the Train the Trainer class is imperative
3. Registration closes 5-6 weeks prior to state of academy (depending on hotel reservation due dates)
4. This training takes place at the Judicial Education Center (JEC) in Phoenix

Registration information is emailed to department training coordinators for dissemination.  Contact Michelle Wessels for registration and program questions.

Officer Safety Information

Officer Safety Orientation

Officers are required to complete the following 4 Computer Based Training (CBT) modules within 30 days of hire/promotion to a probation officer or surveillance officer position.  This CBT requirement replaces the previous 8-hour live training requirement as per Administrative Order 2019-149. 

CBTs are accessed through TraCorp, which will create a transcript of completed trainings for COJET/compliance reporting. 

CBT Modules:

1. 01 Officer Safety Orientation – Office and Field Training
2. 02 Officer Safety Orientation – Think First!
3. 03 Officer Safety Orientation – Use of Force
4. 04 Officer Safety Orientation - Verbal De-escalation

Email Michelle Wessels for more information.

Defensive Tactics Academy

Officers are required to complete the the DT Academy within 120 days of hire/promotion to a probation officer or surveillance officer position. 

 Training Dates
December 4-8, 2023 (Closed)
January 8-12, 2024
February 5-9, 2024
March 4-8, 2024
April 29-May 3, 2024
June 3-7, 2024
Juy 15-19, 2024
August 5-9, 2024
September 9-13, 2024
October 7-11, 2024
November 18-22, 2024
December 9-13, 2024

Items to note:

1. Registration closes 5-6 weeks prior to start of academy (depending on hotel reservation due dates)
2. DT Rules and Fit for Duty
3. Training takes place at the Officer Safety Training Center (OSTC) in Phoenix
4. **seating is restricted to Arizona Superior Court Probation and Surveillance Officers**

Registration information is emailed to department safety training coordinators for dissemination.  ​Contact Cristina Blankenship by email or (602) 452-3024 for registration and program information.

Defensive Tactics

Train the Trainer

Training Dates: 
TTT Assessment: April 1-2, 2024
TTT Academy: April 8-12, 2024

Items to note:

1.  NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS: Registration access and instructions will be emailed to Safety Training Coordinators each year.  The instructions will include the proof of CPR/First Aid certification deadline, which must be met to avoid registration cancellation.
2. Registration closes 5-6 weeks prior to start date of Assessment (depending on hotel reservation due dates)
3. Training takes place at the Officer Safety Training Center (OSTC) in Phoenix
4. **Seating is restricted to Arizona Superior Court Probation and Surveillance Officers**

Firearms Academy

Training Dates:
Tucson: November 27-December 1, 2023 (closed)
Globe: December 11-15, 2023
Casa Grande: January 22-26, 2024
Flagstaff: May 13-17, 2024
Flagstaff: June 17-21, 2024
Flagstaff: August 19-23, 2024
Flagstaff: September 16-20, 2024

Items to note:

1. Registration Requirements: Officers must successfully complete the DT Academy prior to attending the Firearms Academy and have approval as an armed officer from their chief/director.
2.  REGISTRATION PROCESS CHANGE: Registration access will be emailed to Safety Training Coordinators each year.  
3. Registration closes 5-6 weeks prior to academy start date (depending on hotel reservation due dates)
4. Dates will be added as ranges and hotel accommodations are confirmed.
5. **Seating is restricted to Arizona Superior Court Probation and Surveillance Officers**

Registration information is emailed to department safety training coordinators for dissemination.  ​

Contact Michelle Wessels for registration and program information.

Firearms

Train the Trainer

Training Dates:
TTT Assessment: September 23-24, 2024
TTT Academy: September 30-October 4, 2024

Items to note:

1. NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS: Registration access and instructions will be emailed to Safety Training Coordinators each year.  The instructions will include the proof of CPR/First Aid certification deadline, which must be met to avoid registration cancellation.
2. Registration closes 5-6 weeks prior to academy start date (depending on hotel reservation due dates)
3. This training takes place in Flagstaff
4. **Seating is restricted to Arizona Superior Court Probation and Surveillance Officers**

Registration information is emailed to department safety training coordinators for dissemination.  ​

Contact Michelle Wessels for registration and program information.

Officer Safety

Instructor Information

Biannual Instructor Reports: 

Due each June and December

Complete the Biannual Report Form and email it to OSBiannualReports.

CPR/First Aid Certification:

Email copy of renewal CPR and First Aid certification cards to

OSBiannualReports.