Recruitment

"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

Staff recruitment and retention have remained critical obstacles, but there are still strategies organizations can employ to gain the upper hand in 2022

"What we're looking to do is create an incentive for jail employees due to the fact we've lost so many in such a short period of time."

COVID-19 put the spotlight on officer recruitment, retention and wellness. The good news is, we have solutions to these issues

Ten juveniles have escaped in the past three months; four remain at large

"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

FCC Florence, which includes the supermax Administrative Maximum Facility, is currently only 59% staffed

Other incentives being offered: walk-in interviews and a streamlined interview process

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