Superintendent Cope Earns National Certification

Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Superintendent William Cope recently received the national designation of Certified Jail Manager (CJM) by the authority of the American Jail Association through the Jail Manager Certification Commission. 

This hallmark certification is granted upon the successful completion of a rigid application detailing experience and an intensive 4-hour examination jointly prepared by the American Jail Association and the Jail Manager Certification Commission.  Certification in jail management is a demonstration of competency and professionalism in the field.  It documents the mastery of a strong level of knowledge in the specialty and demonstrates continuing education and growth.

Cope has extensive administrative corrections experience with proven leadership in the management, supervision, and treatment of adult offenders. He has been instrumental in the implementation and overseeing of educational, evidence based and rehabilitation programs for inmates at both the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center and Rutherford County Correctional Work Center for over two decades.

Cope said, “I am honored to receive such recognition as I strive daily to give 100% to my dedicated staff and the offenders in our facility.” 

The American Jail Association is a national, nonprofit, educational organization delivering professional development, personal certification, and advocacy services to correctional personnel at all ranks and operation levels working in this nation’s 3,200-plus jails and detention facilities.  It is the only association of its kind that focuses exclusively on issues affecting today’s jail professional.  Appointed by the association’s Board of Directors, the 5-member commission administers the Certified Jail Officer program, in addition to the Certified Jail Manager program; sets policy; and assures the two programs reflect the changing needs of the profession.