Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
Interests
- Enterprising
- Conventional
- Social
Work Values
- Support
- Independence
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Self-Control
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
- Attention to Detail
Tasks
- Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.
- Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
- Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
- Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.
- Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.
Work Activities
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Getting Information
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Detailed Work Activities
- Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others - Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Technology Skills
- Data base user interface and query software
- Presentation software
- Electronic mail software
- Spreadsheet software
- Office suite software
Skills
- Active Listening
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Social Perceptiveness
Knowledge
- Public Safety and Security
- Law and Government
- Administration and Management
- Psychology
- English Language
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Corrections Manager/JuvenileCertifying Organization
American Correctional Association
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Corrections Officer/ProvisionalCertifying Organization
American Correctional Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Corrections ManagerCertifying Organization
American Correctional Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Corrections ExecutiveCertifying Organization
American Correctional Association
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Corrections Supervisor - Security Threat GroupsCertifying Organization
American Correctional Association
Type
Specialty
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $NaN |
| Median (50%) | $NaN |
| High (90%) | $NaN |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–7 years), to senior level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $50,000 |
| Mid Level | $100,000 |
| Senior Level | $150,000 |
Employability
There are currently 55,500 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to decrease to 54,600 positions, reflecting a projected decline of -2%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of -2%
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