Recruitment
The Recruitment section is dedicated to strategies and best practices for attracting and hiring qualified candidates in the correctional field. This directory offers articles and resources on effective recruitment techniques, workforce diversity, and the challenges of staffing correctional facilities. Understanding the recruitment process is essential for building a strong, capable team that meets the demands of the correctional environment. For more on career development, explore our section on Corrections1 Career Resources.
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Prison leaders added that adopting more advanced surveillance technology will not only curtail chronic shortages but also streamline information and communications for both inmates and staff
The warden has placed the staff, inmates and community at risk, said union leader Jonathan Zumkehr
One teacher says he now spends a quarter of his work week on a security shift
The bond issue is a key funding piece for the $1.2 billion construction price tag
In March, the prison board placed the jail in a state of emergency due to low staffing levels and two top leaders retiring
The 4,000-bed prisons will be much larger than any of the state’s 13 current prisons for men
Critics of the construction plan argue the state is ignoring the bigger issues — prison staffing levels and leadership — to focus on buildings
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
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The city committed to paying hiring and retention bonuses for correctional officers
The Juvenile Justice Intervention Center is budgeted for 104 positions, of which 48 are currently vacant
“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”
More than 1,400 officers a day are listed as out sick on any given day
“I don’t think we should be rewarding government when families across Connecticut are struggling,” Senate Republican leader Kevin Kelly said
The bill would allow those interested in a CO job to apply if they have an associate’s degree
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
The National Institute of Corrections will help participating agencies analyze their staffing needs though training, coaching and technical assistance
“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
“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.”
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A DOC spokesperson says not being able to hire 18-year-olds “really limits” the agency
The systemwide review was sparked by the March 23 murders of two employees at the Anamosa State Penitentiary
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
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