Assignment:
You are responsible for the hiring of staff in prisons and probation and parole officers. With the rising rate in crime and the addition of new correctional facilities, you realize that there will soon be a staff shortage. You also realize that with the change in the goals and missions of each of these agencies, you will have to look for more qualified college graduates. You now must create a recruitment campaign for two- and four-year college graduates.
1. What are the desirable features of correctional work that you want to convey to candidates for employment?
2. Explain each attribute and how your recruiters will present them. Also bring forth concerns that college students will have about working within the department of corrections.
3. Explain how they will be presented to prospective employees. You should show training, advancement, and a future that a college graduate could expect within the department of corrections.