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(WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections says the minimum age to be a Corrections Officer Trainee is being lowered to 18 years old. Previously, applicants needed to be 21 years old to be hired for the trainee position. The Department says the change “aligns the corrections officer classification with other DOC positions and with approximately […]
(WHTM) -A Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to eliminate a requirement that state corrections officers reside within the Commonwealth. State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) says he plans to introduce legislation that would end the residency requirement to improve staffing numbers in state prisons. Owlett says current staffing levels are leading to increased overtime and overworked employees. “Limiting […]
Lawmakers heard two bills on Friday that involve different aspects of the criminal justice system.
New data shows how dire the situation is as prisoners languish and remaining employees struggle.
The Tennessee Department of Correction needs more correctional officers. Across the state, they’re looking to hire at least 600 people to fill the positions.