Certification is one part of a process called credentialing. It focuses specifically on the individual and is an indication of current competency in a specialized field. To provide documented evidence to the public that the individual has been examined by an independent professional organization and found to possess currrent competency in the field of jail management.
Certification documents the mastery of a strong level of knowledge in the specialty.
To encourage continuing education and professional growth To indicate to one's peers that the individual has taken the time and effort, beyond job expereince, to learn the Body and Knowledge, thus exhibiting a significant commitment to working in the profession of jail management. To provide a form of recognition and achievement. Certified Jail Managers will receive personal recognition at the national level for a high standard of achievement and competance. To elevate professional standards of jail operations by providing better educated professionals in the field. Appointed by the Board of Directors of AJA, a five-member Jail Manager Certification Commission administers the CJM program, sets policy, and assures the program reflects the changing needs of the profession.