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TRAINEE  INSPECTION   –   UNIFORM  STANDARDS

The trainee will stand inspection Monday through Friday at the scheduled time set by the Training Coordinator.  The trainee's responsibilities are as follows:

  • Uniform will be wrinkle free, clean and have a neat appearance with military creases.

  • Shoes will be clean and shined.

  • Crew neck t-shirts will be worn and visible.

  • All buttons will be buttoned.  If a button is missing, the trainee is required to replace it.

  • Gig Line will be in order and straight.  Gig Line is the line formed by your zipper, belt buckle and buttoned shirt.

  • There will be no bulges in pockets, front or rear, to make the uniform look out of shape.

  • No ink pens or pencils will be visible in shirt pocket during inspection.

  • No visible necklaces will be worn.  Only two (2) rings on hands, only one (1) pair of stud earrings (no hoops) worn by females (men will not wear earrings of any kind), and a watch will be allowed. 

  • Men will be clean-shaven (no shadows).

  • There will be no strings or raveled patches on uniform.

  • Shirts and pants should match (no pleated pants).

  • The trainee is to present an overall professional look and attitude.

  • No pagers are allowed, unless approved by the Training Coordinator.

  • Females' hair should be pinned up (if needed) at all times.

 JAIL SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Wk 1:   Change into Defensive Tactics Uniform after lunch break.  Must change back into Inspection Uniform before evening meal.

Wk 2:   Monday:  Students will be in Inspection Uniforms entire day.

Wk 2:   Starting on Tuesday of second week until completion of course, changes from Inspection Uniform into Defensive Tactics Uniform at 2:45 p.m.  Report to class at 3:00 p.m.
Change back into Inspection Uniform before evening meal.

 

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