U.S. Department of Justice

Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention: Current Practices in U.S. Jails

Publication year: 2000 | Cataloged on: Oct. 31, 2006

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Thumbnail preview ANNOTATION: One of the more serious problems jail administrators face is the need to attract and retain high-quality correctional officers. This document provides information on successful staffing practices in a variety of jail types and sizes. Sections include: introduction; recruitment -- barriers to effective recruitment and approaches to recruiting effectively; screening and hiring; retention -- attrition factors and retention tools; and conclusion. Appendixes contain contact information and samples of recruitment, hiring, and retention materials.
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