Correctional Officers and Jailers
Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.
51 alternate job titles:
Booking Officer
Certified Detention Deputy
Civilian Jail Officer
Community Corrections Officer (CCO)
Community Services Officer (CSO)
Confinement Officer
Convict Guard
Correction Officer
Correctional Guard
Correctional Monitor
Correctional Officer
Correctional Officer Specialist
Correctional Security Officer
Corrections Corporal
Corrections Officer (CO)
Corrections Specialist
Cottage Master
Cottage Parent
Cottage Supervisor
Custodial Officer
Deputy
Deputy Jailer
Detention Deputy
Detention Officer
Detention Specialist
Gate Guard
Gate Watchman
Guard
Jail Guard
Jail Officer
Jailer
Jailkeeper
Jailor
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Juvenile Corrections Officer
Juvenile Detention Officer
Juvenile Justice Detention Officer
Matron
Patrol Conductor
Penal Officer
Point Guard
Police Detention Attendant
Police Matron
Prison Guard
Prison Officer
Protective Services Officer (PSO)
Reformatory Attendant
Security Officer
Station Jailer
Supervised Visitation Monitor
Youth Corrections Officer
Salary Information
Correctional Officers and Jailers: $57,970 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Guard facilities. | General |
| Apprehend criminal suspects. | General |
| Inspect cargo to identify potential hazards. | General |
| Escort prisoners to courtrooms, prisons, or other facilities. | General |
| Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with fire regulations. | General |
| Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations. | General |
| Inspect facilities for cleanliness. | General |
| Resolve interpersonal conflicts. | General |
| Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment. | General |
| Prepare activity or work schedules. | General |
| Investigate crimes committed within organizations. | General |
| Record information about suspects or criminals. | General |
| Direct operations of correctional facilities. | General |
| Count prison inmates or personnel. | General |
| Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning. | General |
| Locate suspicious objects or vehicles. | General |
| Search individuals for illegal or dangerous items. | General |
| Serve food or beverages. | General |
| Give medications or immunizations. | General |
| Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families. | General |
| Counsel clients regarding interpersonal issues. | General |
| Operate computers or computerized equipment. | General |
| Operate computer systems. | General |
| Collect information about clients. | General |
| Use weapons or physical force to maintain security. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments. | Maintenance |
| Attend training to learn new skills or update knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Discuss performance, complaints, or violations with supervisors. | Communication |
| Supervise inmate activities. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| 3M Electronic Monitoring | Data base user interface and query software |
| Corrections housing software | Data base management system software |
| Guardian RFID | Data base user interface and query software |
| Jail management software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Correctional Trainer | American Jail Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Executive | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Executive/Juvenile | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Manager | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Officer/Juvenile | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Officer/Provisional | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Officers /Adult | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Supervisor | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Supervisor - Security Threat Groups | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Supervisor/Juvenile | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Jail Executive | National Sheriffs' Association | Not Available |
| Certified Jail Officer | American Jail Association | Not Available |
| Certified Jail Supervisor | National Sheriffs' Association | Not Available |
| Correctional Behavioral Health Certification - Behavioral Specialty | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Correctional Behavioral Health Certification - Community Corrections Officer | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Correctional Behavioral Health Certification - Correctional Officer | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
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