The Managing Jail Design and Construction training teaches participants to think about the nuances of their operations and how they should translate into design and construction. Contracting services for the design and construction of a new facility is only one small step in the much larger process of building a new jail. How staff transfer inmates, accept visitors and create space for special programming are considerations that should be resolved long before construction begins. This program has been designed for agencies that are undertaking the enormous task of designing and building a new jail. Most sheriffs and correctional administrators only have one opportunity, at best, at this type of project. All too often, the administration relinquishes design decisions to architects and contractors. They must then 'fit' their operations into someone else's design. This program will focus on the skills and abilities needed for an agency to take control of this process. Through 24-hours of instructor-led, in-person training, this program introduces participants to project management and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of those who develop, design, and construct new facilities.
This training is designed for senior leaders within a local jail system.