Summary

Josh Barber, a correction officer in Tennessee, shares his career journey and the importance of communication and empathy in the corrections field. He discusses the challenges of working with a younger generation that is not accustomed to face-to-face communication and the need to teach them how to effectively interact with inmates. Josh emphasizes the importance of leading by example and building trust with inmates to inspire positive change. He also highlights the unique experiences and entertainment that can be found in the corrections field. Josh Barber, a corrections officer and trainer, discusses the importance of effective training in the corrections field. He shares his experience as a field training officer (FTO) and the satisfaction of watching new hires grow and excel in their roles. Josh emphasizes the need for FTOs to be open, vulnerable, and relatable to new hires, creating a sense of safety and fostering a positive learning environment. He also highlights the significance of ongoing training and the need to cover a wide range of topics, including ethics, use of force, and officer wellness. Josh praises ArcTactical's defensive tactics and de-escalation courses for their engaging and effective instruction, and emphasizes the importance of staying humble and continuously improving as a trainer.

Keywords

correction officer, career journey, communication, empathy, challenges, younger generation, face-to-face communication, leading by example, trust, positive change, unique experiences, entertainment, corrections, training, field training officer, FTO, new hires, growth, excellence, vulnerability, safety, learning environment, ongoing training, ethics, use of force, officer wellness, ArcTactical, defensive tactics, de-escalation, instruction, improvement

Takeaways

• Corrections officers need to be able to effectively communicate and build relationships with inmates.
• Leading by example and showing empathy can inspire positive change in inmates.
• The corrections field offers unique experiences and entertainment that cannot be found elsewhere.
• Younger generations may struggle with face-to-face communication and need guidance in developing these skills.
• Building trust with inmates is crucial for maintaining a safe and secure environment. Effective training is crucial in the corrections field to ensure the growth and excellence of new hires.
• Field training officers (FTOs) should be open, vulnerable, and relatable to create a sense of safety and foster a positive learning environment.
• Ongoing training is necessary to cover a wide range of topics, including ethics, use of force, and officer wellness.
• ArcTactical's defensive tactics and de-escalation courses are praised for their engaging and effective instruction.
• Trainers should stay humble and continuously improve to provide the best training experience.

Sound Bites

• "The bad part about Corrections to me is there's no good light on Corrections."
• "There's not many better feelings than helping inmates change."
• "Being able to have one positive interaction with an inmate, oh man, you would live and die to make sure you have that connection."
• "Being able to watch your new hire grow...and then watch them excel."
• "You're going to make mistakes and hey, let me tell you about some of my mistakes. It's okay."
• "If we do not create a sense of safety, no growth happens."

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