In virtually every scenario for improving and reforming Alabama’s troubled prison system, correctional officers provide the crucial pieces
Legislators introduced a bill to increase officer pay 5 percent and authorize bonuses to help with hiring and recruitment
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Agencies have substantial discretion to spend money in ways that best suit the needs of constituents - some of the ways might surprise you
The minimum age to become a CO in the state could soon be lowered from 19 to 18
The proposed bill is aimed at reducing the number of CO vacancies across the state
A holistic talent management solution can automate the process of tracking and reporting employee data and training
A cloud-based HR solution can improve employee efficiency and oversight
The messages correctional facilities send to potential candidates are a critical part of the recruitment process
If correctional facilities maintain business as usual, agencies will struggle to find the next generation of COs
More than 300 of the 4,700 positions in the state's prison system remain vacant, and retaining the employees has been a problem
The department manages an in-house population of more than 25,000 inmates
At issue are written and video examinations given to applicants for entry-level correctional officer positions in the first phase of hiring
Has concerns about the grading mechanism for written and video exams
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