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| WV Commissioner steps up for staff |
| By METRO NEWS |
| Published: 03/16/2009 |
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Those who work in the state Division of Corrections have their fingers crossed that a promised $1,000 pay increase will remain in the new state budget despite ongoing adjustments. Governor Manchin still has the money in his proposed budget. It's the third and final year of a plan to increase the pay of Corrections employees by $5,000. The workers received $2,000 raises each of the last two years. Monday was Corrections Day at the state capitol and many workers spoke with members of the House of Delegates and state Senate concerning the importance of completing the three-year plan. Division of Corrections Commissioner Jim Rubenstein says the increase in pay has helped in recruitment and retention. "It was a good powerful message from the governor and the legislature that they do understand what a difficult job we have," Rubenstein said. But vacancies remain, especially at the state's maximum security prison at Mount Olive in Fayette County. Commissioner Rubenstein says most of the 45 positions available there are for correctional officers. He says a recent move by the state Personnel Board to increase the beginning salary by $2,000 to a total of $22,000-plus should help. Rubenstein says being a correctional officer in a state prison is a tough job, but they tell potential candidates during recruiting efforts that it's worth it. "This is an admirable career and we have excellent training and excellent orientation," Rubenstein said. "We are looking for people who like a challenge." Read more. If link has expired, check the website of the article's original news source. |
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