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Sheriff Rodenberg is statutorily responsible for jail operations. In the interest of the public, it is the goal of the Sheriff to operate the jail in a safe, secure and efficient manner while meeting or exceeding Minimum Jail Standards promulgated by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections. The jail is currently in 100% compliance with applicable standards and has maintained this status throughout Sheriff Rodenberg’s terms in office.
Operations
It is the intent of the Sheriff to fulfill his statutory obligations in a way that is humane and impartial to inmates, provides protection to the community, and ensures the efficient use of resources. The jail employs approximately 100 trained civilian and security personnel. Necessary services are provided by certified or, in applicable cases, licensed professional personnel. The jail processed 6,977 inmates in 2007, and had an average daily population of 313 inmates. During 2007 the jail served over 368,000 meals at an average cost of $1.19 per meal.
The core section of the jail was opened in 1986 and houses 128 inmates in single cell maximum security environment. This area provides for most auxiliary functions such as medical service, food service, recreation, admissions and release. This area underwent a major renovation in 2003 which included upgrading security and communication systems, expanding the booking area and adding a 14 bed classification area.
Minimum Security Section
In 1994, the jail opened the Minimum Security Misdemeanant addition which added 192 beds to the facility in a direct supervision, dormitory housing environment. As designed and constructed, this area could house only non-violent misdemeanant offenders. In 2003, under the direction of the Sheriff, this area underwent a major renovation which included security upgrades to permit the housing of other offender classifications.
In 2006, the jail opened a second 192 bed addition to house minimum and medium security inmates in double-bunk cells. Part of this construction included installing a facility-wide, state-of-the-art communication, video surveillance and door control system.
Corrections Academy
The Sheriff began providing basic corrections training at the Clermont County jail in his first year in office. The academy provides quality certification training at reduced costs, while preparing new officers to work in the jail. Sergeant Bill Hogue, a facility supervisor, serves as the school commander. Graduates of the corrections academy consistently receive above average marks on the certification final examination.
Inmate Services and Program Functions
Lieutenant Dave Barr oversees food service, maintenance and inmate programs. Inmates are given an opportunity to participate in a variety of programs, including; Alcoholics Anonymous, nondenominational religious services, adult basic education and literacy (including GED classes), and alcohol and drug education/intervention. The most popular program is the Sheriff's Trustee Program (STP). Inmates (low risk offenders assigned trustee duties) participating in STP learn vocational skills and develop good work habits by performing kitchen, janitorial and landscaping activities for the Sheriff's Office. This program provides labor services to county agencies while saving taxpayer dollars.