Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention

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.