First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Also called:
Sergeant, Correctional Sergeant, Correctional Officer Sergeant, Lieutenant
see titles from the Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Counter Intelligence Agent; Indirect Fire Infantryman; Infantryman; M1 Armor Crewman; Special Forces Weapons Sergeant
Corrections Officer
Brig Officer
What they do:
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
On the job, you would:
- Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.
- Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
- Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
- law and government
Business
- management
- administrative services
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Social
- changing what is done based on other people's actions
- understanding people's reactions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- use rules to solve problems
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Endurance
- exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
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People interested in this work like activities that include
leading, making decisions, and business.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
- Self Control
- Leadership
- Attention to Detail
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$55,030
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
