Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention: Current Practices in U.S. Jails (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781249851301)

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.

Author: National Institute of Corrections U. S.,Connie Clem,Barbara Krauth
ISBN-10: 1249851300
ISBN-13: 9781249851301
Publisher: Bibliogov
Language: English
Published: 10/17/2012
Pages: 124
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.26d