Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2021

Performance Standard 1C: Personnel

Compensation and Benefits 5-ACI-1C-18 (Ref. 4-4065)

Compensation and benefit levels for all institutional personnel are compara- ble to those for similar occupational groups in the state or region.

Comment : Competitive salaries and attractive benefits are necessary to recruit and retain staff of high caliber. Occupational fields with positions similar to those in the correctional field include education, social work, accounting, and office management.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Wages and compensation scale. Docu- mentation of the local jurisdiction’s wage scale. Salary schedules.

Process Indicators : Payroll records.

5-ACI-1C-19 (Ref. 4-4066)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide for employees to be reim- bursed for all approved expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

Comment : Funds should be available for approved reimbursements.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Staff interviews. Expense reports.

Personnel Files 5-ACI-1C-20 (Ref. 4-4067)

The institution maintains a current, accurate, confidential personnel record on each employee except where state statutes require open public records and the personnel record cannot be maintained confidentially. Information ob- tained as part of a required medical examination (and/or inquiry) regarding the medical condition or history of applicants and employees is collected and maintained on separate forms and in separate medical files and treated as confidential medical records. Comment : The personnel record should contain the following: initial application; reference letters; results of employment investigation; verification of training and experience; wage and salary information; job performance evaluations; incident reports, if any; and commendations and disciplinary actions, if any.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Personnel forms and file formats.

Process Indicators : Personnel records.

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