ACTIVATE Workforce Development Program
What is ACTIVATE?
A large part of the recent hiring success at the ADOC can be attributed to the ACTIVATE Workforce Development Program. This partnership program between the ADOC and the Alabama Community College System identifies aspiring individuals and provides physical and educational training to meet the necessary standards.
This six-week course provides hands-on help with meeting the physical and educational standards for ADOC correctional officers. This also allows the participants to get paid as a Correctional Officer Trainees (COTs) while in training and receiving college credits. Upon completing the six-week course, participants will attend the 10-week APOSTC Academy where they will have the opportunity to earn certified law enforcement officer status.
The ACTIVATE Workforce Development Program has been responsible for enrolling 185 students into our APOSTC Training Academy with 165 graduating to become Correctional Officers. The 95% success rate proves that the ACTIVATE program prepares our graduates to excel in their career advancement.
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Benefits:
- Make More Money: program participants will be hired as COTs and receive COT pay and benefits. For current CSGs, this could increase your yearly salary by nearly $15,000!
- Earn College Credit: upon completing the program, participants can earn up to nine college credits from an accredited institution for free in just six weeks. There are several ACCS campuses offering the ACTIVATE curriculum depending on where you reside.
- Receive More Benefits: program participants will receive state employee benefits including health insurance and retirement benefits. Upon completing the program, participants will receive APOSTC benefits which will open more growth opportunities as a law enforcement officer.
Who Qualifies:
Individuals who meet the following requirements qualify to participate in the ACTIVATE Career Readiness Program.
- 19 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver license
- U.S. citizen
- No felony or domestic violence convictions
- Physical fitness assessment
- Psychiatric evaluation
How to Apply:
- Visit www.adocjobs.us to apply for a COT position at the facility at which you are interested in working.
- For questions about the ACTIVATE program, please contact Shani Nix at Shani.Nix@doc.alabama.gov.
* Due to the overwhelming success of the ACTIVATE Workforce development Program we have paused the recruitment and enrollment of ACTIVATE candidates. We hope to continue the program and will communicate this news through announcements.
