It takes police officers 10 years to get day shifts, so she applied for a job as a correctional officer at Walworth County Jail. New inmates come in with new problems, new situations—even new paperwork—and that keeps it interesting. We get constant training in how to fight, how to protect ourselves, how to deal with medical issues. Corrections officers rotate through different post assignments.
Some assignments are more hands-on with inmates and others require just sitting and watching the controls. On any given day I could be assigned to 15 different posts. Usually, we stay in the same post for a couple of weeks, so we get in the swing of things, but to stay for a month is too stressful or too monotonous. I get briefed by the previous shift, what needs to be done, if there are any problems.
I do a head count of the inmates. Treat everyone with respect. Remember the above because it is half the battle to a successful and safe career". JOHN W. However, after interacting with some of the individuals being processed through our criminal justice system, I realized that a lot of these people were experiencing the lowest point of their lives.
Yes, some were hardening criminals, but many were good people in tough circumstances who needed help. Call it altruism, but that compelled me to stay so I could offer the referenced help to the extent I could". As a correctional professional, you have the unique ability to help people, who are in many cases unable to help themselves.
If this concept fits your way of thinking, this career can be very satisfying. Conversely, if you have a desire to participate in preconceived notions that involve forms of institutional oppression, you will not succeed". It really is a challenging, yet rewarding career". I was fascinated by the prospect of truly making a difference in the criminal justice system. I recognized that the corrections system is the only part of the criminal justice system that can truly effect change upon the citizens that we come into contact with.
It amazes me how the corrections profession has grown over the past 21 years. Such a diverse workforce, technology improvements, and better community awareness to our plight have all helped to make our profession a career".
Demand the best from your supervisors and give the best you can. I found I enjoyed the work, and people". Corrections is an underappreciated field. No matter what you do in corrections, you are only as good as your last mistake. You can do a one million things correctly, but one miscue is remem-bered a life time.
Do not take it personally". My initial thought was that I would not be working in the jail very long; however, I saw a lot of opportunity for advancement in the criminal justice profession.
So here I am 23 years later! At the age of 19, I was recruited by the then-superintendent of the local jail while attending college. The curriculum combines theoretical learning with professional field-based education to provide students with a holistic academic experience. Learn more today about the opportunities that may await you in a modern criminal justice career. Federal Bureau of Prisons, Correctional Officer.
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Within months. Within 6 months - 1 year. In more than 1 year. Next Step We value your privacy. Who is this guide for? We value your privacy. How to Become a Corrections Officer. What Does a Corrections Officer Do? Step 1: Meet Education Requirements Education requirements to become a correctional officer vary depending on the position, jurisdiction, experience level, and other factors.
Step 3: Learn on the Job Hands-on experience is highly beneficial for corrections officers who have completed academy training.
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