High Point is the only jail in the state which offers such a program. Participants are required to complete physical and educational regimented activities. The High Point Detention Center also offers classes in Adult Basic Education, G.E.D. Testing, Alcohol and Narcotics Anonymous, Character Education, Job skills and Family Matters. Religious services are also offered to all inmates and a chaplain is available to speak with the inmates daily if needed. The staff consists of the Division Commander, Assistant Commander and 9 daytime staff officers.
Inmates perform most work in the facility under supervision of the staff.
Direct supervision of inmates is accomplished by 4 Platoons of officers who rotate schedules working on the separate floors, the control room and booking desk. Each Platoon has an average of 12 officers including a SGT and Lieutenant. The Guilford County Prison Farm is eight hundred and ten acres of farmland, located just outside of Gibsonville, N.C. off of Highway 61. The Prison Farm has bed space for 134 inmates. The average population is approximately 70 inmates.