Speakers
David Pitts
Parallel Workshops
Drawing on survey data from over 1,000 correctional officers across five prisons in the United States, this presentation examines differences between female and male officers in job satisfaction and perceptions of workplace culture. Prisons in the United States have historically been – and arguably still very much are – masculinized environments that have not been amenable to female staff. Women make up only 28% of the U.S. correctional workforce, making their recruitment and retention important priorities for prisons seeking to augment female staff. Understanding how female and male officers differ on important issues of job satisfaction and workplace culture can provide insight into how prisons might accomplish these goals. This presentation will examine how gender interacts with other important variables such as age, race, and job duties. Our discussion will focus on the practical implications of the findings for those in prison leadership roles.
