It is no surprise that the working environments for correctional officers can be stressful and demanding, although many correctional officers find this atmosphere both stimulating and challenging. Correctional officers must be prepared to accept less-than-ideal working environments and conditions as …
It’s no secret that correctional officer jobs are some of the most challenging, with overcrowding problems, difficult working conditions, and stressful – even dangerous – environments being a reality of their profession. As such, high turnover rates due to burnout …
The first week of May is designated Correctional Officer Week, a time when we should honor and recognize those professionals who have made a difference in our correctional facilities and our communities. Correctional officers, like police officers, firefighters, and EMTs, …
Both federal and state correctional officers must complete a comprehensive and often rigorous course of training upon being hired. In fact, both pre-service and in-service training is a significant part of being a correctional officer and is necessary for ensuring …
Correctional officers must, at all times, maintain control and order within a correctional facility. However, their specific responsibilities are often much more far-reaching than basic law enforcement duties. Specific job duties of a correctional officer will, of course, vary depending …