So you’re looking for a new job and a promising career, why not try being a correctional officer? Not a bad idea, but just how many jobs are currently available in corrections? Well, if you have check out our correctional officer job board lately, you would have noticed that there is routinely in excess of […]
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What Kind of Salary Do Correctional Officer’s Make?
When people start considering a job in corrections, one of the first areas that they are most likely to investigate, and rightfully so, is the income-earning potential of becoming a correctional officer. Because there are various job titles and positions associated with the field of corrections, you have to first determine at what level you […]
Do Correctional Officers Need a Higher Education?
Higher education is important in any career field, but how important is it was talking about your career as a correctional officer? When you begin your career in corrections, the majority of the entry-level positions only require that you have graduated from high school or have completed an equivalency educational program, such as General Educational […]
What Are The Physical Ability Requirements for a Corrections Officer?
The physical ability and agility requirements for correctional officers vary from state to state. Among all of the county’s different jurisdictions, a common baseline standard can be devised based on statewide procedures. Prior to being hired for any position related to corrections officers, prison guards, or jailers, applicants will need to be at a certain […]
How Can I Be A Correctional Officer Apprentice?
In case you’ve been wondering about or considering becoming a Correctional Officer Apprentice, you’ll find some basic information below on the topic and soon more state-specific information will be added. What is An Correctional Officer Apprentice? A Correctional Officer Apprentice is basically what you would expect any other apprentice in other skill sets to be, […]
Correctional Officer’s Prayer
The Correctional Officers Prayer By Lt. Larry Peoples – Florida Department of Corrections Lord, when it’s time to go inside, That place of steel and stone. I pray that you will keep me safe, So I won’t walk alone. Help me to do my duty, Please watch me on my rounds. Amongst those perilous places […]
Mesothelioma, Is it a Problem for Corrections Officers?
When you think about the safety and health hazards a correctional officer must face on a daily basis, mesothelioma and asbestos exposure are usually not the first things that come to mind. The risk of exposure in today’s modern age has been for the most part reduced due to various governments enacting rules and regulations […]
Correctional Officer Career Training Videos
Below are a collection of videos related to correctional officers that provide some useful and insightful information on how to become and a correctional officer and some steps you can take to advance your career in corrections. Introduction to Becoming a Correctional Officer Working as a Correctional Officer Correctional Officer Physical Abilities Training
LinkedIn: The Social Network for Finding Correctional Officer Jobs
Employers are increasingly relying on social media to connect with the masses of potential and prospective employees that you might what to ask yourself; “Should I use social media tools to find a correctional officer job?” Although many people would rather keep their employers and their personal social media accounts separate, many people are finding […]
What Type of Equipment Do Correctional Officer’s Need?
Correctional officers are engaged in one of the hardest law enforcement type jobs around, and in order to be successful, they need to have all the right equipment to be prepared for any situation that arises. Correctional officers work a tough job and an even tougher schedule so it is extremely important that they have […]