Who are AJA Members?
- Sheriffs
- Jail administrators
- Sworn and civilian correctional staff at all levels
- Judges
- Attorneys
- County commissioners
- Police lockup personnel
- Educators
- Criminal Justice personnel
- Correctional health/mental health care professionals
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- County, city, state, and federal government officials
- Students
- Jail inspection officials
- Clergy members
- People who supply products and services to jails
- Individuals concerned with safety of their communities AND their correctional staff
- Retirees
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Join AJA Today!
Use the links below to apply online now, or as always access our Membership Application via PDF printout here.
Membership Categories
Individual Membership
Annual dues:
$48.00 for U.S. Membership (Apply Now!)
$54.00 for Canadian Membership (Apply Now!)
$66.00 for Foreign Country Membership (Apply Now!)
Membership Benefits:
- Award winning American Jails, bi-monthly magazine.
- AJA lapel pin.
- Membership certificate.
- Membership card.
- AJA window decal.
- Discount on 1-800 Flowers.com.
- Prescription discount card.
- Receive 10% off any Gall's item.
- Save up to 60% on tickets, travel and shopping with Working Advantage!
- Receive 20% off tuition with Mountain State University and/or Columbia Southern University.
- Rental car discounts with AVIS.
- Discounts on AJA's Jail Operations Bulletins (JOB), Jail Managers Bulletins (JMB), and DVD's and Video's.
- Discounted application fee for Certified Jail Officer (CJO), Certified Jail Manager (CJM), and Certified Correctional Trainer (CCT) programs.
- Registration discounts for AJA's Professional Development Seminars and Annual Training Conference & Jail Expo.
Retiree Membership
Annual dues: $36.00 (U.S. Membership only)
To be eligible for retiree membership in the Association, you must have retired from corrections or from employment with any organization that provides services to the field of corrections.
Membership Benefits:
- Award winning American Jails, bi-monthly magazine.
- AJA lapel pin.
- Membership certificate.
- Membership card.
- AJA window decal.
- Discounted Certifed Jail Manager (CJM) recertification fee.
- Discount on 1-800 Flowers.com.
- Prescription discount card.
- Receive 10% off any Gall's item.
- Save up to 60% on tickets, travel and shopping with Working Advantage!
- Receive 20% off tuition with Mountain State University and/or Columbia Southern University.
- Rental car discounts with AVIS.
- Discounts on AJA's Jail Operations Bulletins (JOB), Jail Managers Bulletins (JMB), and DVD's and Video's.
- Registration discounts for AJA's Professional Development Seminars and Annual Training Conference & Jail Expo.
Apply online today!
Student Membership
Annual dues: $15.00 (U.S. Membership only)
Student membership is available to full-time students not currently employed in the field of corrections. Photocopy of full-time student ID must accompany application.
Membership Benefits:
Apply online today!
Corporate Membership
Annual dues: $350.00
Corporate membership is available to companies providing products and services to jails.
Membership Benefits:
- Five Copies of each issue of American Jails, bi-monthly magazine.
- Recognition in the Conference Program Book for the Annual Training Conference & Jail Expo.
- Discount on our Jail Rental List.
- Attractive corporate membership plaque.
- 15% discount off any ad in American Jails magazine, bi-monthly magazine.
Agency Membership
Annual dues: $300.00
Agency membership is available to criminal justice agencies.
Membership Benefits:
- Five Copies of each issue of each American Jails, bi-monthly magazine.
- Registration discounts for AJA's Professional Development Seminars and Annual Training Conference & Jail Expo.
- Framed AJA membership certificate.
- Five lapel pins.
- Five AJA window decals.
- Discounts on AJA's Jail Operations Bulletins (JOB), Jail Managers Bulletins (JMB), and DVD's and Video's.
- Discounts on 1-800 Flowers.com
- Save up to 60% on tickets, travel and shopping with Working Advantage!
- Rental car discounts with AVIS.
Apply online today!
Affiliate Membership
Annual dues: $100.00
Affiliate membership is available to private, nonprofit organizations. Evidence of nonprofit status must accompany application.
Membership Benefits:
- Five copies of each issue of American Jails, bi-monthly magazine.
- Workshop participation and complimentary meeting space at AJA's Annual Training Conference & Jail Expo.
- Receive a 50% discount off of a $995 booth at AJA's Annual Training Conference & Jail Expo.
- Discount on our Jail Rental List.
- Framed AJA membership certificate.
- Recognition in American Jails, the Preconference Planning Guide, and the Conference Program Book.
- Lapel pin.
- AJA window decal.
Apply online today!
Membership Benefits
Invest in your future, join AJA. We are committed to supporting your career and your profession! Access our Membership Application via PDF printout here.
When You Join AJA, You Invest in Your Career and Receive Immediate Returns. By being an AJA member, you are giving yourself very significant career advantages. You will have access to:
- Numerous opportunities for continuing education, including training provided by the best and the brightest in the field;
- Future trends and research on all facets of jail management and operations;
- The opportunity to communicate with others from different regions of the country regarding issues and concerns specific to jail operations;
- The award-winning, bimonthly, American Jails magazine designed to expose AJA members to modern jail conditions and techniques that encompass much more than just locking people up;
- Highly acclaimed training materials in written and video form. AJA's training materials are renowned for being professional, practical and affordable.
By Joining AJA, You are Helping to Support & Advance Your Profession. AJA members have the opportunity to provide leadership by:
- Writing articles for American Jails magazine;
- Participating as instructors at our Annual Training Conference & Jail Expo, as well as at our regional seminars;
- Serving on AJA committees;
- Serving on the AJA Board of Directors.
AJA Membership Offers Opportunities for Professional Recognition. AJA recognizes its most dedicated members and devoted professionals by presenting them with awards at the Annual Training Conference & Jail Expo. Awards are given for:
- Correctional Administrator of the Year
- Correctional Supervisor of the Year
- Correctional Officer of the Year - Male and Female
- Civilian Employee of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
As an AJA Member, You Will Have a Powerful National Network - which means personal contacts across the country with people who share you interests, goals and concerns.
Jail staff have the unique responsibility of managing and supervising people who have been charged with, or convicted of, violating our laws. In addition to managing persons who are awaiting trial or serving sentences, jail staff have the difficult task of dealing with new arrestees, many of whom are intoxicated and/or under the influence of drugs; and some of whom are suffering from mental illness(es), exhibiting suicidal behavior, or having any combination of these conditions. Many jails are crowded, understaffed, and are lacking adequate funding. The AJA network offers invaluable opportunities to find alternative solutions to problems by tapping the experience and resources of other AJA members.
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