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Department Of Corrections Outlines Pay Raise Structure
By kanw.com
Published: 05/13/2016

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Department of Corrections has outlined minimum pay increases for officers that it says will help with recruitment within the department beset by staffing shortages.

Spokeswoman Alex Tomlin says the raises will go into effect in July.

State lawmakers this year allocated $4.5 million to the department to address correctional officer pay, after officials raised concerns about low-staffing levels and overworked officers.

The escape of two inmates March 9 from a prison van further highlighted concerns amid revelations the two transport officers in charge of taking the men across the state had worked about 18 hours that day.

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