With the exception of super-maximum, the three main considerations in assigning an offender to a security level are the committing offense, the length of sentence, and prior criminal history. These facilities have the least restrictive security measures. Housing is dormitory style. Also included as minimum security are work release program offenders, who leave the facility for outside employment but return nightly. These facilities have a moderate degree of security measures.
Housing is dormitory style.
Offenders typically have shorter sentences than level 3 offenders. These facilities have a moderately high degree of security measures. Housing is celled space. Typically more aggressive offenders than level 1 and 2, could be serving longer sentences and have a long criminal history. These facilities have very restrictive security measures.