Application and approval

Application and approval.

(1) An inmate may apply for a position in a prison industry that is available at the institution in which the inmate resides. The application may include an inmate’s preference for a position.

(2) The industries supervisor or designee shall do all of the following:

(a) Interview inmate applicants for specific positions under the industries supervisor’s supervision.

(b) Consider the following criteria in the selection of an inmate employee:

1. Education requirements.

2. Attitude and willingness to learn.

3. Experience and training.

4. Physical or mental ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

5. Past employment record with prison industries or other institution work experience.

6. Documented security concerns, including assaultive history

7. Sentence structure.

(c) Select a qualified inmate applicant consistent with established requirements.