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Corrections1 Career Resources is designed to support the professional growth of correctional staff. This directory offers articles and tools focused on career development, job opportunities, and advancement within the correctional system. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, explore new roles, or stay updated on industry trends, these resources provide the guidance needed to navigate your career path. For further assistance, explore our section on Corrections Officer Training.
Learn how one officer rediscovered her identity and found a new purpose after an injury forced her into early retirement in her 30s
From staying active to finding purpose, these tried-and-true strategies will help you navigate and enjoy life after retirement
Retired firefighters, EMS providers and police officers may reduce their taxable earnings by up to $3,000 for medical insurance premiums paid during a calendar year
Sheriff Chris Nanos wants deputies to work as COs for six months before they start patrol – a move he hopes will help with staffing shortages
The partnership between Veterans Florida, the Florida Department of Corrections and the U.S. Department of Defense is the first statewide training program in the nation for service members
In December, Gov. Mike Parson requested the minimum wage increase be applied across all departments of state government
Jail employees will see a $7,365 bump in base pay immediately under an agreement announced Tuesday
Staff have worked “60-hour weeks and 72-hour weeks, routinely,” Justice and Public Safety Secretary Kerry Harvey said
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“Most people leave within 30 days,” said Juvenile Justice Commissioner Tyrone Oliver
With fewer candidates willing to pay for academy training, and an ongoing staffing shortage, Okaloosa County hopes this new effort will help stem the tide
“This is a prison where the incarcerated individuals actually write staff gratitude letters upon graduation,” said one officer
COVID-19 put the spotlight on officer recruitment, retention and wellness. The good news is, we have solutions to these issues
A DOC spokesperson says not being able to hire 18-year-olds “really limits” the agency
“It’s imperative we keep it,” said Lieutenant Don Hooper. “It has helped our turnout numbers greatly”
Current officers will see a minimum 15% hike in their pay
Administrators and supervisors MUST invest in their most valuable resource – front-line staff – like never before
“The Department of Corrections believes there isn’t a staffing crisis and the union believes there is,” said union director Connie Derr
Other incentives being offered: walk-in interviews and a streamlined interview process
Staff recruitment and retention have remained critical obstacles, but there are still strategies organizations can employ to gain the upper hand in 2022
Of the 126 CO candidates given conditional offers at a recent hiring event, only 60 were confirmed for hire
A CO’s hospitalization after an inmate attack earlier this month was the “final straw” behind the decision, a union rep. said
Supervisors have the power to improve retention in corrections with the right attention, attitude
New COs can earn bonuses up to $5,000, with starting salaries increasing 16% in the new year
“The staffing crisis changes now,” said FOP President Mike Chapman
Sheriff Tom Spangler also says he will not comply with a federal vax mandate that will make his office an even less attractive place to work
Even so, the detention center is having issues hiring, the jail administrator said
Research investigates correctional officers’ attitudes toward prisoners and correctional orientation
Results will be used to inform future efforts in training and support of correctional staff
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