How/What methodology do you use in determining the staffing of the jail.  Since between 70-80% of the cost of staffing the jail, how do you determine the number and type of staffing you will need.  What are important factors in determining staffing?  What are some of the characteristics you look for in hiring your detention officers? 

 

Provide In-text citations when citing: 

• https://nicic.gov/resources/nic-library/all-library-items/staffing-analysis-workbook-jails-2nd-ed
• https://nicic.gov/resources/nic-library/all-library-items/prison-staffing-analysis-training-manual-staffing
• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337028002_Barriers_to_Access_and_Inadequate_Levels_of_Care_in_North_Carolina_Jails

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