MidGrowing growth
Corrections Officer
Maintain security and order in jails and prisons
$35,000 – $70,000/yrSupervise inmates, enforce rules, and ensure safety in correctional facilities.
Highlights
Common tasks
Monitor inmates, conduct counts, respond to incidents, and escort prisoners.
Potential downsides
Dangerous environment, understaffing, trauma exposure, and low public respect.
Skills
Critical thinkingCommunicationResearchStrategic thinkingDecision making
Interests
Law & policyBusiness & strategyCommunicationSocial impact
Industries
Government
Work style
AnalyticalCollaborativePeople-focused
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