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California Correctional Center in Susanville has remained open because the town sued, saying they face economic devastation if they lose more than 1,000 prison jobs
About 6,400 officers were available to work at the city’s jails in July
The program was launched this month and employs officers who transitioned from correctional duties to assist on ambulance calls as needed
Looking to improve yourself, or maybe earn a promotion? Check out these options for continuing education for correctional staff and law enforcement
If you’re thinking about becoming a correctional officer, here are some things you need to think about first
Matt Stiehm recently became a correctional officer; here’s what the application and interview process was like
The nation’s largest sheriff’s department will need about 1,300 additional sworn personnel by July 1
Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle is asking county commissioners to add four more deputies and two nurses to the county jail staff in next year’s budget
Governor also wants to shrink inmate population, is pushing for measure that would keep those under 18 from being sent to state prisons
Officials say the department is hosting recruitment fair June 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Savannah Career Center
State is prepping for a potential mass retirement next year
Corrections staff will be available to answer questions
What would you tell your younger self?
The best way to motivate staff is to make them want to work hard, which is achieved through strong leadership
You made it this far -- make sure you’re prepared for the next steps
Unless those new hires are confirmed, overtime costs for 113 full-time guards on staff at the jail could skyrocket
Seven employees recently quit to take jobs at federal prisons
One hotly debated issue is whether service as a veteran of the armed forces should count for more than it does under the current selection standards
New class of future prison guards is benefiting from a constantly evolving curriculum
Sen. Michael Hough is psuhing a proposal aimed at requiring potential state correctional officers to pass polygraph tests
Here are just a few ideas to start getting rid of the issues and problems surrounding correctional officer recruitment
The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is looking for people to work for it
TDCJ has recently faced high turnover rates due to low salaries and morale
Maryland recently OK’d using polygraphs in the hiring of correctional officers -- was this a good move?
Constant exposure to this criminal underworld instigates more officer turnover than any other factor
The Maryland Senate has voted unanimously to require incoming correctional officers to pass a polygraph exam
Wyoming, Michigan, Kansas, Texas, and other states are facing a shortfall of 20 percent or more
The Mississippi Department of Corrections seeks to hire 50 new correctional officers for the prison in Leakesvile
How many of these personality types do you recognize?
Tips and insight from female officers to others, whether they’re just starting their careers or are well-salted veterans
If you’re seeking job security with terrific benefits and opportunities for advancement, MDOC is looking for you
Full-time employees represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Local 2016, Council 86, will receive 50-cent hourly raises
Will specifically talk about a program known as Adult Redeploy, which provides grants to counties to develop ways to keep nonviolent offenders out of state prisons