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Automated Staffing Tool (AST) – Mid-Atlantic Custody Prototype¶
The goal of the Automated Staffing Tool (AST) is to address BOP’s staffing challenges by providing an updated, standardized, and transparent view of staffing guidelines and an interactive way for BOP leadership to assess staffing levels based on evolving mission needs.¶
Challenges with Current Staffing Guidelines¶
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Guidelines are based on a static formula that assumes Correctional Officers work 210 days a year; not inclusive of extended leave (e.g., military leave, training requirements, etc.)
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Development and implementation of guidelines are not standardized across divisions
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Current guidelines do not account for additional, mission critical requirements (i.e., institution specific characteristics, distance to external resources, etc.)
AST Prototype Capabilities¶
✓ Built on criteria including institution specific characteristics validated by BOP Central Office and MXRO Region Subject Matter Experts¶
✓ Replace and standardize outdated 2016 Staffing Guidelines¶
✓ Provide transparent centralized view of recommended Custody staff by institution¶
✓ Improve over time with more features and additions (Iterative prototype)¶
AST Mid-Atlantic Custody Prototype screenshot¶
Next steps include incorporating post-level baseline data¶