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.
Paul Valentino wanted to be a third-generation law enforcement officer, and fortunately, his first stop along the way was a supermax prison
Families can offer the essential support and understanding needed to navigate this challenging profession, but only if you let them
COs, for their own safety and success, need to understand the difference between apathy, sympathy and empathy
There are currently 858 correctional officer vacancies statewide
How to make sure your corrections incident reports won’t get you in trouble
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has 476 full-time and 33 part-time officers, but it also has about 200 unfilled corrections positions
The California Correctional Center in Susanville has been a home base for inmate firefighter training for decades
Gov. Andrew Cuomo must give legislative leaders at least 90 days’ notice of the closures instead of the usual one-year notification requirement
The closure of the prison that employs nearly 300 people is “the worst economic news” for the region, an official said
The money was distributed under a merit-based model, meaning many employees were excluded because they broke a rule or didn’t meet the criteria
The state has struggled in recent years to attract and retain COs and its facilities remain chronically understaffed
Reach out your hand to others, and do not slap their hands away
One of the biggest fights you’ll have is with yourself
If we let stress eat at us, simmering with negative thoughts and anger, we can burn out
Since Cuomo took office in 2011, he has closed 18 state prisons; decreasing inmate population is one factor in the closures
Regardless of the advancements in jail technology, working in corrections means you have to deal with people — which is the most fulfilling part of the job
Burnout is not a cliché. There is a lot behind the word — and correctional officers, from the newbies to the veterans, should know more about it
“It’s important to fight for workers at the same time we’re fighting for all vulnerable populations,” an official said
It is possible to be humane toward offenders while focusing on maintaining safety, leading to increased career satisfaction
“The loss of these jobs would be a devastating blow to an already struggling community,” an official said
During exit interviews, low pay and benefits are always listed as the top reasons COs leave the agency
COs talked about what the closure means for Watertown Correctional Facility employees and their families
“Their work was instrumental in improving the atmosphere in our facilities during these unsettling times,” an official said
“As all of you were enjoying Thanksgiving with your families, we had officers working 16-hour shifts,” the sheriff said
I challenge every administrator to step out of their carpeted bubble and walk the concrete floor with their officers
Upgrade your agency’s social media game and use it to recruit women and diverse applicants
If leaders and elected officials in your area aren’t already discussing furloughs, layoffs or hiring freezes, they are likely to begin those discussions soon
Gov. Gavin Newsom has said he wants to shut down two of the state’s prisons, but hasn’t yet identified another institution for closure
Veteran CO offers effective coping methods to combat the stress-filled career of a correctional officer
If a rookie corrections officer has the right attitude, everything else they need to know they can learn, which is the responsibility of both the FTO and the new hire
Thurston County Commissioner John Hutchings offered strong words on the lack of precautions taken by some deputies and corrections officers
After your initial training, it can seem like you are not seeing or learning nearly as much
