Corrections1 Career Resources
Corrections1 Career Resources is designed to support the professional growth of correctional staff. This directory offers articles and tools focused on career development, job opportunities, and advancement within the correctional system. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, explore new roles, or stay updated on industry trends, these resources provide the guidance needed to navigate your career path. For further assistance, explore our section on Corrections Officer Training.
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
Allows retired COs to return to work without losing their pensions
CO claims he was targeted during layoffs for not getting along with sheriff
County was aware of prescription, but still could not allow it
New oilfield positions are luring potential recruits away
43 have already begun shadowing current officers in preparation for assignments
Guest speaker warned the new graduates of tough days ahead when dealing with inmates
First-ever virtual conference that will cover several topics
The prison board voted to hire Stanley Moyer, Shamokin, as a corrections officer after a half-hour executive session
Staff leaving for higher pay elsewhere
Jobs will be located at a state prison that has quickly earned a reputation for violence and death
Job fair being hosted on April 17
Claimed the remark about “getting” Gov. Kasich was a joke
Hope to beef up testing and training in wake of the escape of a murder suspect
No longer going to be able to maintain current level of operations
More than 100 officers filled in on night shifts, weekends and elsewhere to offset an officer shortage that has been running at more than 16 percent
Could give family members the chance to follow in their parent’s footsteps, if they choose
Jail Lt. Tavini Sulusi is an example of what the jail projects its leaders to be
Official: “We’re working on the razor edge right now on staffing to maintain these secure facilities”
Official: “Being a Corrections Officer is a demanding job and it takes a person with special qualities and skills to carry out the responsibility of taking care of our inmate population”
Two proposals would grant more money for state troopers, DOC officers
Cites growing oil boom that could make current staffing shortages even worse
The deadline to apply to take the exam is Monday, Feb. 25
State Court of Appeals panel has decided that a black corrections officer passed over for promotion should be able to present his discrimination claims to a jury
Funding will bring Bristol County COs’ salaries to being “on par” with others throughout the state
Public records appeared to show guards who were listed as working 24, 36 and 48 hours straight without time off
The terms include officers picking up a larger share of the cost of providing heath care and retirement benefits
Convinced a hospital patient to release a hostage
Honored for his work detecting contraband in the Brevard County Detention Center in Sharpes
Eight themes to breaking the cycle of recidivism
Nothing stays private in cyberspace