Recruitment

Sheriff Jim Hammond said the money will go toward the recruitment and retention of qualified COs

State correctional officers are expected to receive a 30% raise while probation and parole employees should see around 20% added to their pay

We may not be able to resolve all the root causes of staff shortages in corrections, but there are steps that can help alleviate the problem

The city committed to paying hiring and retention bonuses for correctional officers

"It's like saying you can only play for the Phillies if you grew up in Philadelphia," said Mayor Jim Kenney

Despite efforts to improve recruitment and retention, the vacancy rate in jail positions continues to grow

With more than 150 out of 347 detention officer positions vacant, the sheriff's office is turning to an "experiment"

“I don’t think we should be rewarding government when families across Connecticut are struggling," Senate Republican leader Kevin Kelly said

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

Jail employees will see a $7,365 bump in base pay immediately under an agreement announced Tuesday

"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