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 Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Texas has overcome the recruiting crisis by expediting the hiring process, implementing competitive pay, offering innovative training and updating existing wellness programs
Two Delaware Department of Corrections and Parole Officers visited the students to explain training requirements and career opportunities
Officials are concerned Morgan County is a training ground for jailers who leave for bigger paychecks and more desirable working conditions
Both new recruits and lateral transfer officers should develop a physical fitness plan to help them ace the test
One of the best ways to bolster your career longevity in corrections is to remove your ego from the duties you carry out
Just as officers have go-bags with essential gear, a family go bag contains the essential skills to create a successful home life
The correctional officers assigned to monitor Jeffrey Epstein were working in an understaffed facility that put them and the inmates at risk of harm
The ADOC is under a federal court order to add about 2,000 officers over the next few years
Staying connected to your co-workers is extremely important
If complacency can kill us physically, what role does ethical complacency play in ending careers?
Having a good work ethic, a professional appearance and sound job knowledge will build your confidence as a leader and earn you the respect of your officers
The suit stemmed from the CO’s treatment for damage to his right knee
Are you not being welcomed by senior staff because you’re a rookie?
A former employee at Jackson’s Parnall Correctional Facility alleges he was subjected to consistent racism at work
Retaining and recruiting correctional officers is one of several long-term issues the department has targeted
She alleged her colleagues harassed her by calling her names and instructing her to comply with a male dress code
Positive communication from the control tower can set the tone for the rest of the facility
The decision disappointed union advocates
The CO was canned two years after suffering an assortment of injuries when targeted by a pair of teen inmates
Working specialized assignments like gang intelligence or disturbance control can help develop your corrections career
The success of our colleagues affects areas of our personal and work lives on a daily basis
CO say the pay increase is long overdue and may not solve all the issues that the department is facing
In this episode of Tier Talk, Anthony Gangi discusses the dangers of doubt
Officers would get a 3 percent raise under a tentative agreement the officers’ union has reached with the state
In virtually every scenario for improving and reforming Alabama’s troubled prison system, correctional officers provide the crucial pieces
Conducting exit interviews to find out why people quit is key to addressing the issues that cause good employees to leave
Even the most robust recruitment program won’t solve correctional facility staffing challenges if there’s no plan to retain personnel
With understaffing in correctional facilities a nationwide problem, here are some best practices facilities can implement to improve recruitment
North Carolina researchers reviewed nationwide prison management practices to develop solutions to recruitment and retention challenges in corrections
The current climate has only added to long-standing recruitment challenges
“The people who run the prisons in Raleigh only look out for themselves,” a former CO said
If you work in an agency that offers career development opportunities, certain behaviors will deter your progression
