NCJ Number
15733
Date Published
1974
Length
87 pages
Annotation
STANDARDS RELATING TO THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF MANAGING AND OPERATING THE JAIL ARE PRESENTED HEREIN.
Abstract
THE SECTION ON PERSONNEL DISCUSSES STAFFING REQUIREMENTS AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS, VACATIONS, RETIREMENT BENEFITS, AND PERSONNEL EVALUATION AND PROMOTION, SELECTION AND TRAINING ARE ALSO COVERED. POLICIES, PROCEDURES, RULE AND REGULATIONS ARE PRESENTED AND THEY INCLUDE ORGANIZATIONAL FLOW CHARTS OF JAILS, POST ORDERS, AND JAIL INSPECTION PROVISIONS. OTHER CHAPTERS DEAL WITH JAIL MANAGEMENT, PLANNING AND BUDGETING, THE PHYSICAL FACILITY AND TIPS FOR JAIL MANAGERS. THESE TIPS ARE PRESENTED IN THE FORM OF CASE STUDIES WHICH ILLUSTRATE BAD MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES. AN APPENDIX PRESENTS A JAIL OPERATIONS COST ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE. FOR RELATED NATIONAL SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION STANDARDS, REFER TO NCJ-15725, 15732, AND 15734-36.