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| Nebraska still trying to recruit state prison workers |
| By sheridancountyjournalstar.net- Grant Schulte |
| Published: 01/12/2016 |
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Despite a campaign to hire more workers in Nebraska’s short-staffed prison system, many of the jobs remain vacant and the corrections department is struggling to fill them. Corrections officials ran radio and online ads last year to recruit more workers, reached out to Nebraska National Guard members and networked at high schools throughout the state. Facing a shortage of mental health professionals, the department offered internships to college students. “We’re making progress, but it’s not as fast as we’d like,” said Erinn Criner, the Department of Correctional Service’s human resources administrator. “We’re competing for a small pool of available applicants throughout the state.” Part of the challenge stems from the state’s strong economy and low unemployment rate, which makes it easier for workers find better-paying private sector jobs. Entry-level corrections officers generally make a little more than $15 an hour for work in a stressful, high-pressure atmosphere with long hours. Union officials say a lack of longevity pay makes it harder to keep experienced staffers. Read More. |
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