$5K hiring bonus, increased wages helped bring in new COs to Wash. jail

FCC Hazelton employees seek action over staffing shortages, retention bonuses

Wash. sheriff voices frustration over jail’s staffing and maintenance issues

Why corrections facilities should recruit from military networks

Autism advocate visits NJDOC as part of mission to enhance law enforcement communication

VADOC highlights commitment to second-chance hiring

N.Y. county plans to change retirement incentives, eliminate civil service test to boost recruitment

One in three Ky. juvenile justice CO jobs are vacant

N.M. county jail overcomes staffing crisis, boosts employee morale with 25% pay increase

Reasons why you should and should not apologize to an inmate

Does your agency offer differential pay based on an officer’s educational attainment (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or advanced degree)?

June 05, 2023 12:00 AM

Yes, for all mentioned degrees	15 %
Yes, but only for Bachelor’s and advanced degrees	4 %
Yes, but only for advanced degrees	1 %
No, educational attainment does not affect pay	75 %
Not sure	5 %
Total	175

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