Spanish for Corrections, Detention & Transportation Officer

Things happen fast on the inside. When seconds count, you can't wait for that Spanish speaking coworker to arrive. This course is designed to increase officer readiness and effectiveness when dealing with Spanish-speaking detainees. The skills taught enable the corrections professional not only to manage everyday tasks (see outline below), but also to recognize threats in time to react and better manage risk. You'll be able to manage Spanish-speaking detainees largely independent of an interpreter. You'll learn to utilize interview control techniques in Spanish to avoid being overwhelmed by the answers.  You'll learn the essentials to maintain situational awareness, using Spanish commands and phrases designed to lay seamlessly over your existing tactics and skills to obtain voluntary compliance, and/or assess the lack thereof. Corrections, Detention & Transportation Officer Spanish can help you bridge the communication gap and get the best possible outcome during routine and high-risk interactions with Spanish-speaking detainees." 

• The essentials to gather information during intake & booking process

• Interview control techniques

• Commands & phrases to control inmate movements in Spanish

• Transports/vehicle mount dismount with Spanish-speaking inmates

• Recognition of street slang, gang slang, drug terms weapons terms 

• Recognizing imminent danger and know when to take safety precautions 

• Medical intake screening questioning in Spanish 

• Cultural & behavioral cues to enhance corrections officer preparedness 

• Pertinent legal cases