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Board approves Community Corrections Partnership funding for jail vocational and print-shop positions
Summary
The Board approved two CCP-funded staffing items requested by the sheriff: an extra-help print-shop operator to expand incarcerated-person training and county printing services, and a correctional sergeant to oversee vocational training (barista, barber, cosmetology) for AB 109 populations.
The Board of Supervisors approved two staff positions funded through the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) to expand vocational training and print-shop services at the county jail.
Captain Juan Chavarin briefed the board on an extra-help print-shop operator position. The sheriff's print shop currently provides signs, flyers, business cards and vehicle decals for county agencies and operates as part of an incarcerated-persons training program. The extra-help operator, funded by CCP, would allow the shop to process external agency requests, expand training for incarcerated people and introduce graphic-design and vehicle-wrapping curriculum for youth from juvenile hall.
The sheriff's office also requested CCP funding for a correctional sergeant position to oversee expanded vocational programs for the AB 109 population, including barista certification tied to a coffee cart, and barber and cosmetology training through a partner educational provider. The presentation described how certificates would increase post-release employment opportunities and reduce recidivism. Both items were presented as having no impact on the county general fund because CCP funds would cover costs.
Supervisors supported the items and noted the role of rehabilitation programming in reentry. The motions to approve the CCP-funded positions carried by voice vote.
