5-01.01 Incarcerated Workers.gdp

Page 1: Purpose and Policy

I. Purpose and Scope

  • Establishes procedures for:

    • Selecting incarcerated workers.

    • Vocational programs.

    • Assigning work details.

II. Policy

A. Selection of Incarcerated Workers

  • Objective and non-discriminatory selection based on:

    • Attitude.

    • Ability.

    • Behavior.

    • Willingness to work.

    1. Equal opportunity for work assignments.

    2. Avoidance of physical/mental abuse or harassment.

    3. Assignments should reflect prior occupations or trades to reinforce skills.

    4. On-the-job training opportunities based on interest.

B. Classification Screening Process

  • Clear workers may be assigned to prevent idleness and promote positive behavior.

    1. No authority or supervision over other incarcerated persons.

    2. Must comply with workplace safety laws (OSHA).

    3. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.

    4. Classification responsible for screening and selection.

C. Outside Work Details

  • Approval required from Facility Commander.

  • No labor benefits for individuals/private parties.

    1. No assignments to dangerous tasks or hazardous areas.

Page 2: Safety Equipment and Definitions

II. Policy Continued

A. Safety Equipment Usage

  • Incarcerated workers required to use:

    • Goggles.

    • Helmets.

    • Leather gloves.

    • High-visibility vests.

    1. Training on proper equipment use.

III. Definitions

A. Sentenced Incarcerated Persons

  • Defined as those with no pending cases and a release date. B. Un-Sentenced Incarcerated Persons

  • Defined as those with pending cases.

Page 3: Selection and Housing Unit Procedures

IV. Procedure

A. Screening and Selecting Workers

  1. Priority for work assignments given to those with valid recommendations.

  2. Considerations for assignment:

  • Sentenced or un-sentenced status.

  • Security risk.

  • Willingness and ability.

  • Medical conditions and clearance.

  • Occupational experience.

  • Length of sentence.

  • Types of charges (with exceptions for escape risks).

  • Classification history.

B. Housing Unit and Facility Workers

  1. Volunteers accepted from any incarcerated persons.

  • Un-sentenced individuals are exempt from work, except for housekeeping.

  1. Eligible sentenced incarcerated persons after screening.

  2. Custodial personnel supervise outside work assignments.

  3. Food service positions filled from both populations with medical clearance for infectious diseases.

  4. Ethnic balance maintained in worker selection.

  5. Disciplinary confinement prevents work eligibility.

  6. Dismissed individuals face a minimum 30-day work eligibility ban.

Page 4: Worker Responsibilities and Duties

IV. Procedure Continued

B. Responsibilities for Housing Workers

  1. Timely reporting and appropriate dress for assignments.

  2. Wearing issued protective clothing and equipment.

  3. Completion of tasks orderly.

  4. Following staff directions.

  5. Maintaining personal cleanliness.

  6. Remaining in assigned areas.

C. Housing Unit Worker Duties

  1. Housekeeping tasks:

  • Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming.

  • Timing for inspections and meals.

  1. Garbage and laundry collection.

  2. Food preparation and service.

  3. Cleaning windows and common area furniture.

Page 5: Privileges and Outside Work Clearance

IV. Procedure Continued

B. Extra Privileges for Workers

  • Earned at staff discretion:

    • Extended phone use.

    • Additional visitation or recreation.

D. Outside Clearance Assignments

  1. Signing of 4532 PC form required for outside work.

  2. Staff must confer with classification for clearance issues.

Page 6: Vocational Programs and Illness

IV. Procedure Continued

E. Vocational Programs

  1. Available programs:

  • Welding.

  • Landscaping.

  • Agriculture.

  1. Programs supervised Monday-Friday.

  2. R.E.A.C.T. staff ensures weekend project completion.

F. Court Appearance or Illness

  1. No reporting required for court appearances.

  2. Illness reporting:

  • Sick call slip submission to medical required.

Page 7: Environmental Guidelines and On-the-Job Injuries

IV. Procedure Continued

G. Environmental Health Guidelines

  1. Physical/mental capability verification before assignments.

  2. Medical clearance necessity.

  3. Compliance with health laws and regulations.

  4. Annual safety inspections by jurisdictional agencies.

  5. Weekly inspections by shift supervisors.

H. On-the-Job Injury Procedures

  1. Medical stabilization of injured worker required.

  2. Notify shift supervisor of injury.

  3. Incident report detailing:

  • Tasks and actions leading to injury.

  • Condition and equipment involved.

  • Training received.

  • Equipment usage correctness.

  • Injuries sustained.

Page 8: Documentation and Reporting

IV. Procedure Continued

H. On-the-Job Injury Procedures Continued4. Documenting injuries and property damage with pictures. 5. Medical examination and clearance necessary for compensation eligibility. 6. Supervisors may be assigned to complete reports, but shift supervisors finalize and submit to management.