Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Clause Samples
The Field Training Officer (FTO) Program clause establishes the framework for training and evaluating new or probationary employees under the supervision of experienced personnel. Typically, this clause outlines the responsibilities of both the trainee and the FTO, the duration and structure of the training period, and the criteria for successful completion. By formalizing the training process, the clause ensures that new staff receive consistent, hands-on instruction and assessment, thereby promoting competency, safety, and standardization within the organization.
Field Training Officer (FTO) Program. The Antrim County Sheriff’s Department FTO Program will be implemented as outlined in the FTO training manual. This shall include but is not limited to four (4) trained field training officers including one (1) FTO sergeant. New hires will be required to complete a four (4) month FTO Program including a shadow period. The early release from the FTO Program due to experience and knowledge will be solely up to the FTO sergeant and Sheriff. New hires will spend a minimum of one (1) week in both dispatch and corrections before starting on road patrol. Employees who are certified as FTO’s shall receive an additional forty cents (40¢) per hour when actively providing training.