Correctional Officer
By Miguel Mata
Career Research
Task:
Enforce rules
supervise activities of inmates
search and check inmate for contraband items
inspect the prison for it safety and meet the standards of security and safety
They ensure the whereabouts of all inmates at all time
Enforce regulation that must be follow by the prisoner if not punishment is involved and loss of privileges to
Check cells for anything contraband
Report any inmate who violate the rules
Education:
Must have at least a high school diploma
Must be between 18 and 21 year of age typically which is the minimum
Must be US citizens and must not have a felony convictions
Trainings:
Federal, State, and some local department of corrections provide training for correction officer by ACA ( American Correction Association)
During the training number of subjects, including self-defense
After the formal training academy instruction , state and local correctional agencies provide on-the-job training. Trainees typically go several week or months under the supervision of a experienced officer.
Correctional Officer also are member of prison tactical response team trained to take on a riot or hostage etc
They practice on self defense on prisoner including how to disarm a weapon or tactic to maintain safety for the officer and inmates alike
Job Skills: Military Experience is recommeded and good preparation
Job Outlook: 4%
Salary: $39,780 (May 2014)
Work Environment:
May work inside or outside
some prisons are modern and temperature controlled while other are hot, overcrowded, and noisy
Injuries are very high which working is stressful and dangerous
The job demand Officer to be alert and ready during the entire shift
Training
Correction Officer
Correction School
High School Preparation
Psychology
Law
Civics
PE
Extra Curricular Activites:
Football
Baseball
Basketball etc