Idoc

[Tizom55]

Just got the call from IDOC to start the academy in january, just wondering what im getting myself into, how the job is, and what we actually do on a regular basis, i watch the show lockup, but im sure that is only some of it, i come from an army background, wondering if it is somewhat the same

Any input is appreciated

[slimer07]

In order to be less "Intimidating"!

[chisportsfan2]

Does anyone know why they changed the uniforms? I see officers now wear a brown colored polo.

[xbambiix29]

I'm currently a COT, first week at stateville. Loads of classroom time. Unfortunately my class was the last class to shoot the revolver. Glock 19 is the new weapon we all will be training once it is time to cycle train. Range instructor/training coordinator told us.

[doncon]

Stateville for me

[doncon]

I learned this information last week in orientation from the range instructor.

[slimer07]

Ill be there for Illinois river! See you there!

[Tactical_Viking]

Hey doncon. I got the call for April 8th myself. What prison is going for?

[sarah_rod25]

I work for IDOC already. no one has mentioned switching to a glock. who told you that?

[sarah_rod25]

Yea, you have to get off COT status in order to work overtime

[doncon]

Didn’t know they limit you to 3 overtime shifts a week, which should be more than enough, and also our class will be the first trained on the glock 19

[MDV31012]

Did you ever go test for CTOT?

[slimer07]

My orientation isnt until the 21st but have done the drug test and blood test already and the physical is tomorrow.

[Prevent]

Had my first day of orientation yesterday. It was very informative. Only 6 out of 10 of us showed up. Really can’t wait to start at the academy. Does anyone know if you have to wait till you’re certified to start overtime?

You can start working/be mandated once you are off trainee status. Which is 12 weeks for COT and 16 weeks for CTOT.

[doncon]

Had my first day of orientation yesterday. It was very informative. Only 6 out of 10 of us showed up. Really can’t wait to start at the academy. Does anyone know if you have to wait till you’re certified to start overtime?