Hamilton County Correctional Officers Dalton Ballard, Matthew Coleman, Travis Dunn, Christopher Rairdon, Jessica Spray, Austin Moore, Henry Stevens, Sean Bauer, and Derek Hartle recently received the national designation of Certified Jail Officer (CJO) by the authority of the American Jail Association through the Jail Manager Certification Commission.
This certification is granted upon the successful completion of a background application and an intensive three-hour examination jointly prepared by the American Jail Association and the Jail Manager Certification Commission. Certification in the jail operations is a demonstration of competency and professionalism in the field. It documents the mastery of a strong level of knowledge in the specialty and demonstrates continuing education and growth.
These officers have not only shown a desire for growth but are also responsible for leading the next generation of correctional officers for Hamilton County.
The American Jail Association is a national, nonprofit, educational organization delivering professional development, personal certification, and advocacy services to correctional personnel at all ranks and operational levels working in the country’s more than 3,200 jails and detention facilities. It is the only association’s Board of Directors; the five-member commission administers the Certified Jail Manager program, in addition to the Certified Jail Officer program, sets policy, and assures the two programs reflect the changing needs of the profession.
“I am proud of these officers for their accomplishments and honored to serve as their commander,” said Hamilton County Jail Commander Captain Josh Carey.