BOP Program Statement 7430.03 § 12

FAC-COR. All SCTCs, CTCs, CTOSs, and MAs assigned to perform COR duties on a contract,

regardless of series, must obtain FAC-COR certification within 30 days of their initial

appointment position. This certification is required prior to assuming any contract oversight

responsibilities. All SCTCs, CTCs, CTOSs, and MAs with primary contract oversight

responsibilities will acquire and maintain the certification level required by the respective CO.

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National Crime Information Center and National Law Enforcement Telecommunication

System NCIC/NLETS Certification. SCTCs and CTCs must complete the necessary training

within 30 days of assuming the position, and no recertification is required. The practitioner’s

course requirement is waived if the SCTC or CTC has an NCIC terminal operator’s certification

or has ever been certified as a terminal operator. All CTOS must obtain an NCIC terminal

operator’s certification within six months and re-certify every two years. All records will be

maintained in accordance with the Program Statement JUST, NCIC, and NLETS

Telecommunication Systems (Management and Use).

Procurement and Oversight of Community Treatment Services. All CTS staff must attend

Procurement and Oversight of Community Treatment Services training at MSTC within 12

months of assuming the position and annually thereafter. This training will take place

electronically should travel to MSTC not be feasible.

Continuous Learning. SCTCs, CTCs, and CTOSs are expected to know the most current

therapeutic approaches and interventions to train contracted treatment providers effectively. Staff

must remain cognizant of treatment terminology, best practices, motivational interviewing

techniques, and evidence-based treatment modalities.

Mandatory Training. Mandatory training standards are published and updated on the Human

Resource Management Division’s Learning and Career Development Branch page of the

Bureau’s intranet site.