The Inmate Program Director provides a variety of programs and services to assist the offenders with their successful reintegration into the community. The Academy is tasked with providing and overseeing training for the Christopher J. The Academy provides more than hours of training and qualifies graduates to work in the corrections setting. This includes the preparation and presentation of the P.
Upon graduation and swearing the oath of Office by the Sheriff, those trainees are assigned throughout the Office as dually appointed Peace Officers for the County of San Joaquin. The Board of State and Community Corrections rated jail capacity as 1, The Sheriffs Office will seek collaboration from local community-based organizations as well as our local county agencies to help with job placement and general assistance for those inmates who successfully complete the programs.
Yards are provided in each housing unit. Various recreational equipment depending on location and security level is also available for use. At the Honor Farm organized activities such as softball, handball, and basketball are supervised after inmate work hours and on weekends by recreation staff. All recreation equipment, including televisions, DVD players, and movies are purchased by the inmates through the Inmate Welfare Fund.
This fund is derived primarily from commissary purchases made by the inmates. Services are available weekly at the Honor Farm and general population housing units. Religious counseling on a one-to-one basis may be arranged with a minister by way of an official visit when the visit is prearranged at a time appropriate for the facility. Bibles and other religious information are available upon request from the Jail librarian. Programs are available through the County Office of Education.
Teachers are scheduled during the week at the Honor Farm and S. Jail facilities. A full-time librarian and two Student Law Clerks provide library and law library services. The Library provides recreational reading, books, magazines, and reference materials through a traditional checkout and returns system at the Honor Farm Storefront Library and each pre-trial housing unit.
