In the work field that I am currently in isn't the field that I want to be in however I love helping people and being more of a mentor or...[full comment]
The worst part of my career is the danger I face everyday. I have been attacked by inmates in the past, but luckily I have never been hurt. Each correctional...[full comment]
I would say the best advice is that while in the academy, listen to the instructors like your life depends on it, because it might. They have your best interest...[full comment]
School and Career Surprises: Tips From People on the Job
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Career: "In the work field that I am currently in isn't the field that I want to be in however I love helping people and being more of a mentor or a life changer in some way to someone and helping them. I find that with being a correctional officer is a field where patience is very much needed in all of the areas that the prison has I learn something new everyday however it is a dangerous job dealing with many different people from different backgrounds."
School: Studied Family And Consumer Sciences/Business at South Carolina State University in South Carolina; completed Bachelor degree in 2008. Career: Correctional Officer, female, 2 years of experience, currently based in South Carolina.
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"The worst part of my career is the danger I face everyday. I have been attacked by inmates in the past, but luckily I have never been hurt. Each correctional officer carries pepper spray which I have used before, which is a deterrent to attacks by inmates. I have seen officers get attacked and receive serious injuries. The best part of my job is the camaraderie and the relationships I have developed. I work with several people and we have each other's back."
School : BA in History - Liberty University Career: Correctional Officer, currently based in Texas.;
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Helpful Info From Insiders
"I would say the best advice is that while in the academy, listen to the instructors like your life depends on it, because it might. They have your best interest at heart and have a lot of experience. They are trying to impart their wisdom and to teach you policy. It is imperative that you learn policy. It tells you everything that you can and can't do. It also tells you everything an inmate can and can't do. Listen to the instructors because they will not lead you astray."
School : BA in History - Liberty University Career: Correctional Officer, currently based in Texas.;
