Jail Administration Management and Operations Training for Newly Elected Sheriffs
Topics Covered:
- Human Resource Issues
- Legal and Liability Issues
- Fiscal Issues
- Duties of a Jail Administrator
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Staff Training
- Supervisory Skills
- Managing the Generations
- Wellness
- Leadership Motivation and Development
- Jail Standards
Who Should Attend:
Limited to Texas Criminal Justice Professionals- Jail/Prison
- Newly Elected Sheriffs - Those who are in their first term serving their county.
Training Hours: 40
Date/Time:
Mar 30 (03:00 pm) - Apr 04, 2025 (01:00 pm)
Price:
FREE
Location Information:
George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center816 17th Street
Huntsville, TX 77340
Phone: 936-294-1668
Hotel Information: *
University Hotel - SHSU
1610 Bobby K. Marks Drive
Huntsville, TX 77340
Phone: 936-291-2151
www.shsuhotel.org
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
The Jail Administration Management and Operations training (JAMO) for Newly Elected Sheriffs focuses on providing current information, specific to Texas, about jail standards and practices, laws regarding inmate rights, budget management, liabilities, human resource management and current jail issues.
CMIT will cover cost of training material, snack breaks, all meals, parking and hotel nights. Agencies are responsible for travel expenses.
ELIGIBILITY:
This training is designed for Sheriffs serving in their first term. Nominees must be from Sheriff's Offices within the state of Texas.
JAMO is not a conference or seminar whereby everyone and anyone that applies will attend. This program is limited to 30 participants.
HOW WILL NOMINEES BE SELECTED TO ATTEND?
CMIT will consider a variety of diversity issues in selecting participants. The Institute will review nominations and select qualified participants that represent a diverse selection of regions and agencies.
GUIDELINES:
Step 1 Application By the deadline of the designated class, applications must be submitted.
Step 2 Registration Candidates will receive either a letter of acceptance or decline to attend this training 30 days prior to the start date. Those who are accepted into the program will be provided with additional class information at that time. CMIT will make hotel reservations for those accepted into the program.
Professional dress is expected.
For more information, contact:
Amanda Wood, Division Director
Correctional Management Institute of Texas
George J. Beto Criminal Justice Building
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2296
Fax: (936) 294-1671
Phone: (936) 294-1227
awood@shsu.edu
Cancellation Policy:
If paid, full refunds will be given to those who cancel in writing more than ten (10) working days prior to the training. A refund of 70% of the fees paid will be authorized when a written request for cancellation and refund of conference or program fees is submitted less than ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled start of the program. If unpaid, those who cancel in writing more than ten (10) working days prior to the training will have all fees waived. When a written request for cancellation is submitted less than ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled start of the program, the participant will be responsible for 30% of the conference rate at the time they registered. The Correctional Management Institute of Texas reserves the right to retain or collect fees in full for those who fail to cancel in writing prior to the training or for those who fail to attend. Substitutions are permitted at anytime.
* Unless otherwise noted, hotel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant.