The Rhode Island Department of Corrections Training Academy is responsible for training Correctional Officer candidates through a rigorous twelve-week academy where they will be taught de-escalation skills, cultural diversity, mental health awareness, suicide prevention and inmate supervision. Click here to learn more about the Training Academy. Applications are currently being accepted: APPLY NOW
The Rhode Island Department of Corrections is committed to protecting the health and welfare of the staff and offenders who work and live within our offices and facilities. In addition to the Department’s Mission, RIDOC's top priority right now is preventing the introduction of COVID-19 into our facilities.
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