Correctional Recruitment Tips &
Hiring Insights

The staffing crisis in American corrections is no longer a looming threat: it is a present reality. With more than 11,000 secure facilities nationwide struggling to maintain safe operational levels, the pressure to recruit has never been higher. Yet, despite the urgency, many agencies continue to rely on antiquated methods that actively drive qualified candidates away. At Whalls Group, we see it every day: facilities that are desperate for boots on the ground but are unknowin

Part 1 covered the big question—RPO vs. in-house recruiting—and why it matters when your facility is under real staffing pressure. Part 2 is the practical playbook! If you’ve decided RPO is worth a serious look (or you’re already shopping partners), this is how you make the call, roll it out without chaos, and prove it’s working with numbers your leadership team actually cares about. How to Evaluate an RPO Partner for Corrections & Law Enforcement Corrections hiring isn’t g