NCJ Number
106327
Date Published
Unknown
Length
166 pages
Annotation
This report evaluates nonsecurity staffing in Virginia's 15 adult prisons and security and nonsecurity staffing in the State's 26 field units.
Abstract
Overall, the level of nonsecurity staffing in the major institutions is adequate. There are, however, three functional areas that appear to be understaffed: treatment programs, maintenance, and support services. A combined increase of 31 additional nonsecurity positions is recommended to alleviate this deficiency. Staffing in field units was found to be inadequate for both security and nonsecurity positions. An additional 51 nonsecurity and 26 security positions are recommended. The proposed increases would add food service supervisors, counselors, and corrections officers to improve night shift staffing in field units. The lack of a system to monitor overtime still exists, and the misclassification of staff (e.g., assignment of security staff to nonsecurity positions) increases costs and inflates staff/inmate ratios. Several staffing efficiencies could be achieved without reduction of services. Expanded use of inmates in some work areas could substitute for or supplement salaried employees. Staffing analyses are appended. 14 figures and 60 tables.