Corrections Annual Report - Volusia County Government

P AG E 20V OLUSI A COUNTY DIVISION OF CORRE CTIONSInmate work programsInmates provide a valuable labor sourcefor Corrections Division and severalorganizations within the county. They areassigned jobs based on theirclassification and skills. Medium securityinmates work inside the jail whileminimum security may work outside thefacilities.While on the job, inmates learn theimportance of values such as attitude,respect, responsibility, time management,work readiness, and followinginstructions.Sentenced inmates are assigned jobs,while nonsentenced inmates canvolunteer to work under supervision.Inmates work in the kitchen, laundry, yardmaintenance, janitorial duties andrecreation. These inmates are not paidfor their services. Having inmates performmany of the basic housekeeping andmaintenance chores saves the countyfrom contracting for those services.While on the job,inmates learn theimportance ofvalues such asattitude, respect,responsibility,timemanagement,work readiness,and followinginstructions.All inmates, regardless of theirclassification, are required to clean andkeep their living area in order and assistwith cleaning common living areas.Inmates are not paid a wage for theseactivities.2011 ANNUAL REPORT