- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Correctional Officers and Jailers spend a lot of their time Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others. They are naturally good at Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, and Selective Attention. Correctional Officers and Jailers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Public Safety and Security, Psychology, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Monitoring and Social Perceptiveness.
Work Activities
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Getting Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Training and Teaching Others
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Processing Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Thinking Creatively
Handling and Moving Objects
Coaching and Developing Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Developing and Building Teams
Analyzing Data or Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Interacting With Computers
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Controlling Machines and Processes
Staffing Organizational Units
Selling or Influencing Others
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Abilities
Problem Sensitivity
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Selective Attention
Deductive Reasoning
Static Strength
Stamina
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Information Ordering
Speech Clarity
Reaction Time
Trunk Strength
Near Vision
Speech Recognition
Written Expression
Explosive Strength
Far Vision
Response Orientation
Gross Body Coordination
Auditory Attention
Dynamic Strength
Perceptual Speed
Multilimb Coordination
Peripheral Vision
Speed of Limb Movement
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Hearing Sensitivity
Category Flexibility
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Flexibility of Closure
Time Sharing
Speed of Closure
Visualization
Extent Flexibility
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Depth Perception
Control Precision
Visual Color Discrimination
Gross Body Equilibrium
Memorization
Spatial Orientation
Mathematical Reasoning
Sound Localization
Number Facility
Night Vision
Rate Control
Glare Sensitivity
Interests
Realistic
Enterprising
Conventional
Social
Investigative
Artistic
Knowledge
Public Safety and Security
Psychology
Customer and Personal Service
Law and Government
English Language
Therapy and Counseling
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training
Sociology and Anthropology
Clerical
Administration and Management
Philosophy and Theology
Medicine and Dentistry
Transportation
Telecommunications
Communications and Media
Personnel and Human Resources
Mathematics
Mechanical
Chemistry
Foreign Language
Building and Construction
Production and Processing
Biology
Engineering and Technology
Food Production
Physics
Economics and Accounting
Geography
Sales and Marketing
Wages
California
$70,480
New Jersey
$69,660
New York
$57,120
Connecticut
$53,560
Illinois
$53,160
Puerto Rico
$52,130
Nevada
$52,010
Alaska
$50,690
Oregon
$50,440
Michigan
$49,180
Hawaii
$46,220
Washington
$45,450
Pennsylvania
$44,680
Iowa
$44,200
Maryland
$44,120
Minnesota
$43,660
Ohio
$42,680
Wisconsin
$41,940
Colorado
$41,310
Arizona
$40,660
New Hampshire
$40,330
Utah
$39,950
Wyoming
$39,530
District of Columbia
$38,540
Florida
$36,100
Virginia
$34,510
Maine
$34,370
Texas
$33,190
North Dakota
$32,960
Alabama
$32,680
South Dakota
$32,660
Nebraska
$32,140
New Mexico
$31,800
Montana
$31,720
Idaho
$30,820
Louisiana
$30,620
Indiana
$30,410
Arkansas
$29,890
North Carolina
$29,870
Kansas
$29,790
South Carolina
$29,450
Tennessee
$29,080
Georgia
$28,710
Oklahoma
$28,050
Missouri
$28,020
Kentucky
$26,240
Mississippi
$24,250
Skills
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness
Reading Comprehension
Coordination
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Persuasion
Time Management
Service Orientation
Instructing
Writing
Negotiation
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning
Learning Strategies
Management of Personnel Resources
Complex Problem Solving
Operation Monitoring
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Quality Control Analysis
Operation and Control
Mathematics
Troubleshooting
Science
Management of Material Resources
Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Programming
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Independence
Achievement
Working Conditions
Recognition
Work Styles
Stress Tolerance
Self Control
Integrity
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Persistence
Cooperation
Leadership
Independence
Initiative
Adaptability/Flexibility
Concern for Others
Social Orientation
Analytical Thinking
Achievement/Effort
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Contact With Others
Telephone
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Physical Proximity
Coordinate or Lead Others
Frequency of Decision Making
Freedom to Make Decisions
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Letters and Memos
Deal With External Customers
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Consequence of Error
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Sitting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Level of Competition
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Degree of Automation
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Work Schedules
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Time Pressure
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Letters and Memos
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Sitting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Telephone
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Telephone
Time Pressure
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
Use weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.
Inspect mail for the presence of contraband.
Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.
Process or book convicted individuals into prison.
Settle disputes between inmates.
Conduct fire, safety, and sanitation inspections.
Provide to supervisors oral and written reports of the quality and quantity of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations, and unusual occurrences.
Participate in required job training.
Take prisoners into custody and escort to locations within and outside of facility, such as visiting room, courtroom, or airport.
Serve meals, distribute commissary items, and dispense prescribed medication to prisoners.
Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.
Drive passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
Use nondisciplinary tools and equipment such as a computer.
Assign duties to inmates, providing instructions as needed.
Investigate crimes that have occurred within an institution, or assist police in their investigations of crimes and inmates.
Issue clothing, tools, and other authorized items to inmates.
Arrange daily schedules for prisoners including library visits, work assignments, family visits, and counseling appointments.
- Importance Supplemental-
Search for and recapture escapees.
Supervise and coordinate work of other correctional service officers.
Sponsor inmate recreational activities such as newspapers and self-help groups.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
Settle disputes between inmates.
Participate in required job training.
Provide to supervisors oral and written reports of the quality and quantity of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations, and unusual occurrences.
Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.
Use weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
Issue clothing, tools, and other authorized items to inmates.
Assign duties to inmates, providing instructions as needed.
Conduct fire, safety, and sanitation inspections.
Use nondisciplinary tools and equipment such as a computer.
Inspect mail for the presence of contraband.
Take prisoners into custody and escort to locations within and outside of facility, such as visiting room, courtroom, or airport.
Drive passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
Serve meals, distribute commissary items, and dispense prescribed medication to prisoners.
Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.
Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.
Investigate crimes that have occurred within an institution, or assist police in their investigations of crimes and inmates.
Arrange daily schedules for prisoners including library visits, work assignments, family visits, and counseling appointments.
Process or book convicted individuals into prison.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Supervise and coordinate work of other correctional service officers.
Search for and recapture escapees.
Sponsor inmate recreational activities such as newspapers and self-help groups.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Inspect mail for the presence of contraband.
Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.
Assign duties to inmates, providing instructions as needed.
Provide to supervisors oral and written reports of the quality and quantity of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations, and unusual occurrences.
Serve meals, distribute commissary items, and dispense prescribed medication to prisoners.
Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.
Arrange daily schedules for prisoners including library visits, work assignments, family visits, and counseling appointments.
Use nondisciplinary tools and equipment such as a computer.
Settle disputes between inmates.
Issue clothing, tools, and other authorized items to inmates.
Conduct fire, safety, and sanitation inspections.
Take prisoners into custody and escort to locations within and outside of facility, such as visiting room, courtroom, or airport.
Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.
Use weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
Process or book convicted individuals into prison.
Drive passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
Participate in required job training.
Investigate crimes that have occurred within an institution, or assist police in their investigations of crimes and inmates.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Sponsor inmate recreational activities such as newspapers and self-help groups.
Supervise and coordinate work of other correctional service officers.
Search for and recapture escapees.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
Use nondisciplinary tools and equipment such as a computer.
Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.
Process or book convicted individuals into prison.
Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.
Assign duties to inmates, providing instructions as needed.
Arrange daily schedules for prisoners including library visits, work assignments, family visits, and counseling appointments.
Conduct fire, safety, and sanitation inspections.
Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.
Take prisoners into custody and escort to locations within and outside of facility, such as visiting room, courtroom, or airport.
Issue clothing, tools, and other authorized items to inmates.
Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
Inspect mail for the presence of contraband.
Settle disputes between inmates.
Serve meals, distribute commissary items, and dispense prescribed medication to prisoners.
Provide to supervisors oral and written reports of the quality and quantity of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations, and unusual occurrences.
Use weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
Drive passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
Participate in required job training.
Investigate crimes that have occurred within an institution, or assist police in their investigations of crimes and inmates.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Supervise and coordinate work of other correctional service officers.
Sponsor inmate recreational activities such as newspapers and self-help groups.
Search for and recapture escapees.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Drive passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
Investigate crimes that have occurred within an institution, or assist police in their investigations of crimes and inmates.
Use weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
Take prisoners into custody and escort to locations within and outside of facility, such as visiting room, courtroom, or airport.
Participate in required job training.
Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.
Settle disputes between inmates.
Conduct fire, safety, and sanitation inspections.
Provide to supervisors oral and written reports of the quality and quantity of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations, and unusual occurrences.
Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
Process or book convicted individuals into prison.
Inspect mail for the presence of contraband.
Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.
Serve meals, distribute commissary items, and dispense prescribed medication to prisoners.
Use nondisciplinary tools and equipment such as a computer.
Arrange daily schedules for prisoners including library visits, work assignments, family visits, and counseling appointments.
Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Issue clothing, tools, and other authorized items to inmates.
Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
Assign duties to inmates, providing instructions as needed.
Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.
Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Sponsor inmate recreational activities such as newspapers and self-help groups.
Supervise and coordinate work of other correctional service officers.
Search for and recapture escapees.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Settle disputes between inmates.
Take prisoners into custody and escort to locations within and outside of facility, such as visiting room, courtroom, or airport.
Arrange daily schedules for prisoners including library visits, work assignments, family visits, and counseling appointments.
Use weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
Drive passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.
Process or book convicted individuals into prison.
Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
Provide to supervisors oral and written reports of the quality and quantity of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations, and unusual occurrences.
Assign duties to inmates, providing instructions as needed.
Investigate crimes that have occurred within an institution, or assist police in their investigations of crimes and inmates.
Issue clothing, tools, and other authorized items to inmates.
Conduct fire, safety, and sanitation inspections.
Inspect mail for the presence of contraband.
Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Participate in required job training.
Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.
Use nondisciplinary tools and equipment such as a computer.
Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.
Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
Serve meals, distribute commissary items, and dispense prescribed medication to prisoners.
Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Sponsor inmate recreational activities such as newspapers and self-help groups.
Supervise and coordinate work of other correctional service officers.
Search for and recapture escapees.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Participate in required job training.
Investigate crimes that have occurred within an institution, or assist police in their investigations of crimes and inmates.
Drive passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
Use weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.
Conduct fire, safety, and sanitation inspections.
Take prisoners into custody and escort to locations within and outside of facility, such as visiting room, courtroom, or airport.
Inspect mail for the presence of contraband.
Arrange daily schedules for prisoners including library visits, work assignments, family visits, and counseling appointments.
Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.
Process or book convicted individuals into prison.
Settle disputes between inmates.
Serve meals, distribute commissary items, and dispense prescribed medication to prisoners.
Assign duties to inmates, providing instructions as needed.
Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.
Issue clothing, tools, and other authorized items to inmates.
Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
Provide to supervisors oral and written reports of the quality and quantity of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations, and unusual occurrences.
Use nondisciplinary tools and equipment such as a computer.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Supervise and coordinate work of other correctional service officers.
Search for and recapture escapees.
Sponsor inmate recreational activities such as newspapers and self-help groups.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
Issue clothing, tools, and other authorized items to inmates.
Serve meals, distribute commissary items, and dispense prescribed medication to prisoners.
Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.
Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Process or book convicted individuals into prison.
Use nondisciplinary tools and equipment such as a computer.
Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
Provide to supervisors oral and written reports of the quality and quantity of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations, and unusual occurrences.
Arrange daily schedules for prisoners including library visits, work assignments, family visits, and counseling appointments.
Settle disputes between inmates.
Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
Assign duties to inmates, providing instructions as needed.
Take prisoners into custody and escort to locations within and outside of facility, such as visiting room, courtroom, or airport.
Conduct fire, safety, and sanitation inspections.
Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.
Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.
Use weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
Drive passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
Inspect mail for the presence of contraband.
Investigate crimes that have occurred within an institution, or assist police in their investigations of crimes and inmates.
Participate in required job training.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Supervise and coordinate work of other correctional service officers.
Sponsor inmate recreational activities such as newspapers and self-help groups.
Search for and recapture escapees.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Participate in required job training.
Investigate crimes that have occurred within an institution, or assist police in their investigations of crimes and inmates.
Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.
Drive passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
Process or book convicted individuals into prison.
Conduct fire, safety, and sanitation inspections.
Inspect mail for the presence of contraband.
Take prisoners into custody and escort to locations within and outside of facility, such as visiting room, courtroom, or airport.
Arrange daily schedules for prisoners including library visits, work assignments, family visits, and counseling appointments.
Use weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
Issue clothing, tools, and other authorized items to inmates.
Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
Provide to supervisors oral and written reports of the quality and quantity of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations, and unusual occurrences.
Assign duties to inmates, providing instructions as needed.
Settle disputes between inmates.
Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.
Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.
Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
Serve meals, distribute commissary items, and dispense prescribed medication to prisoners.
Use nondisciplinary tools and equipment such as a computer.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Search for and recapture escapees.
Supervise and coordinate work of other correctional service officers.
Sponsor inmate recreational activities such as newspapers and self-help groups.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)