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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 33-3012.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Correctional Officers and Jailers

Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.

What this job is about

Ensure the safety and security of inmates and the facility.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Conduct head counts

    Perform regular head counts to verify the presence of all prisoners.

  2. 2

    Inspect security features

    Check locks, bars, and gates to maintain facility security.

  3. 3

    Monitor inmate conduct

    Observe prisoners during activities to prevent violence and escapes.

  4. 4

    Search for contraband

    Conduct searches of inmates and cells to find illegal items.

  5. 5

    Maintain detailed records

    Document prisoner activities and incidents in daily logs.

Tools used in this work
Adobe AcrobatFacebookMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.