Corrections Jobs and Careers

The guard will assist with perimeter security, entry and exit security and issuing supplies to inmates from secure stations, among other things

California Correctional Center in Susanville has remained open because the town sued, saying they face economic devastation if they lose more than 1,000 prison jobs

About 6,400 officers were available to work at the city’s jails in July

These are the skills high-performing employees use every day to make them stand apart from others

The program was launched this month and employs officers who transitioned from correctional duties to assist on ambulance calls as needed

Looking and acting the part begins with your very first interaction with clients

The 13-week Basic Correctional Officer Academy includes training in communication, de-escalation, arrest and firearms

If you’re one of the people actively working on an exit strategy, there are some important things to consider before you tap out

At more than half vacant, Metropolitan Detention Center's situation appears particularly dire

"I probably have 75% of the officers that I train leave the department for better pay," CO Gustavo Leon said

Career development in public safety agencies has typically meant climbing in rank, but today's employees demand a more personal approach

Sheriff Jim Hammond said the money will go toward the recruitment and retention of qualified COs

State correctional officers are expected to receive a 30% raise while probation and parole employees should see around 20% added to their pay

"People are falling asleep standing up," said James Knowlton, a long-time detention center employee