Correlates of Correctional Officer Turnover

• In Event: Job Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction Among Correctional Officers

Abstract

Research on correctional officer turnover has shown that turnover has increased over time. Such high turnover rates can lead to reduced effectiveness of the institution as well as safety concerns. Correctional officer turnover has been found to be influenced by job satisfaction, job stress, commitment to the organization, work environment and job desirability. The purpose of the current study is to identify correlates of turnover amongst correctional officers in the large southern state, including characteristics about the units that are experiencing high rates of turnover. The results of the study will guide discussion on policy implications with the intention of reducing correctional officer turnover. ​

Authors

• Nicole Niebuhr, Sam Houston State University

• Erin Orrick, Sam Houston State University

• Amber Griffin, Sam Houston State University

• H. Daniel Butler, Sam Houston State University