[marajade]

" ... the government doesn't like competition."

I doubt there'd be anyone willing to do the work I do for the gov't... I work behind a fence, correctional facility, and am in charge of accounts receivable... They can hardly get people to respond to vacancies where we are located and because the pay is so low... I work for the health benefits...

[Great Dane]

. I work for the health benefits...

WOW, a non-smoker willing to work for low pay just to get HEALTH benefits.

[Gabz]

I do not envy anyone that works for a Department of corrections. The jobs are necessary, but are underpaid and underappreciated

A friend of mine just applied for a position at a correctional facility here.

There is a hiring freeze in Delaware but the DOC is so understaffed that they are not being included.

But it is going to get worse - the warden just declared all tobacco to be banned by inmates and employees anywhere on the grounds - inside or out. All tobacco products will be contraband starting Friday. An employee that forgets and has cigarettes or snuff or chewing in pocket or purse can be subject to dismissal.

The guards are already threatening to quit. They tried it 10 years ago and the problems with the inmates were practically to the riot level.