Security levels are determined by the type of internal and external security features, housing within the institution, and the degree of staff supervision required. All units provide a strong educational and work component. These units are work and program oriented providing intensive specialized programs which prepare the inmates for release to the community. Housing is mainly double bunk, open-bay wards with unfenced perimeters. Level 1-B are minimum security institutions housing inmates with relatively short sentences or time to serve.
Housing is mainly double bunk cubicles with unfenced perimeters.
These institutions provide a higher level of security than other minimum facilities. These are medium security institutions. Housing is privarily double bunk, cell type with some institutions having double-bunk cubicles. Single and double cell housing have close staff supervision and controlled movement. The highly secured double-fenced perimeter has armed coverage and electronic security.