U.S. Jail Guard
Synopsis
Guilford County Jail in Greensboro, North Carolina, houses 900 inmates and is staffed by over 200 correctional officers facing recruitment and safety challenges.
Synopsis
Corporal Jackson greets recruits at Guilford County Jail in Greensboro, North Carolina. Jackson describes the daily challenges faced by correctional officers and the dangers involved in managing a population of up to 900 inmates. Reggie Yates, spending a week in the facility, assumes the role of a guard. He encounters issues such as drug use among inmates and potential altercations. The film captures the long hours and intense pressures of working in a system marked by scrutiny and staffing shortages.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Corporal Jackson, the jail's recruitment officer.
- Find out what it’s like to work night shifts in a jail.
- See the daily realities faced by correctional officers.
Did You Know
- Guilford County Jail in Greensboro, North Carolina, houses up to 900 inmates.
- The jail employs over 200 correctional officers to manage the inmate population.
- The narrator worked a week-long shift as a correctional officer from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- The documentary mentions the challenges of recruiting staff in a system under scrutiny.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many inmates can Guilford County Jail house?
Guilford County Jail in Greensboro, North Carolina can house up to 900 inmates.
What are the working hours for correctional officers at the jail?
Correctional officers at the jail work from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
How many correctional officers guard the inmates at Guilford County Jail?
The jail is guarded by a staff of over 200 correctional officers.
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