Corrections Training Academy
The Corrections Training
Academy (CTA) upholds the CDOC mission statement of, “Building a safe Colorado for today and tomorrow” by ensuring that new employees receive a solid foundation for their careers in corrections. Completion of Basic Training (BT) is a condition of employment.
New employees will begin their careers with one day of onboarding. They will receive information on benefits, payroll, human resource functions and additional information to get them started on their journey. Day two will begin four days of required defensive tactic training.
The next two weeks will be spent at their facility or office location. They will receive core blocks of correctional instruction followed by on-site job shadowing, providing them with more context about what to expect from their new career. They will then return to the Basic Training Academy to attend fourteen additional days of Basic Training to further educate and prepare them for success.
When Basic Training is completed with the graduation ceremony staff will report to their work location to complete a 40-hour orientation followed by 90 days or additional Employee Development Training to ensure they have the skills necessary to be successful.
CONTRABAND
Drugs (including marijuana and products containing THC), weapons, tobacco (including tobacco substitutes and products containing nicotine) and alcohol are NOT allowed on ANY CDOC PROPERTY. The use of tobacco products is not allowed on any CDOC property, including CTA buildings, grounds, and parking lot.
ADA
If you need an Americans with Disabilities Act accommodation, please contact CTA at (719) 226-4575.