WORK PERFORMANCE OF MALE AND FEMALE OFFICERS IN CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION OF DAVAO CITY JAIL

Abstract

This research determines the work performance of jail officers
and provides an in-depth understanding of gender diversity in the
correctional institution of Davao City Jail. The descriptive comparative
design was utilized in this study. A total of 80 personnel assigned at the
Davao City Jail were the participants of the study. Sets of
questionnaires were utilized in gathering data from the respondents.
The frequency distribution, weighted mean, independent t-test, and
Pearson-r were used as statistical tools to analyze the data. The results
reveal that the level of performance of jail personnel is very high, and
the work performance of female jail officers assigned in Davao City Jail
(Main) is not influenced by male jail officers as they can work
harmoniously and collectively in accomplishing their assigned tasks.

KEY WORDS: Work Performance, Correctional Institution, Task
Accomplishment, Jail Officers, and Gender Difference