Correctional Officer

Correctional Officer

Bob Walsh

Stockton, CA

Male, 60

I worked for the California state system, starting as a Correctional Officer and retiring as a Lieutenant in 2005. I now write for the PacoVilla blog which is concerned with what could broadly be called The Correctional System.

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Last Answer on February 10, 2022

If you where not a Correctional Officer what job could you see yourself doing?

Asked by Question to all over 5 years ago

Before that I worked for the DMV giving driving tests. It was OK but working at the prison was safer.

What do you think of these prisons? https://www.therichest.com/rich-list/12-of-the-cushiest-prisons-in-the-world/

Asked by Malcom over 5 years ago

I haven't seen the list and do not intend to activate the link. Sorry to be so unhelpful, but my anti-virus software doesn't like it.

So you wanna be a Correctional Officer??

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When you where around a really horrible person convicted of the worse crimes there are. Could you feel something really bad about them or sicking?

Asked by Merry almost 6 years ago

After a while you sort of get numb to the gross and disgusting things people are capable of doing to each other. Sad, but true.

Why do almost all non uniformed cops wear khakis or a suit? I know most offices have cops wear them but its almost always 5.11 khaki like pants

Asked by asdf over 5 years ago

Because most of them would be funny looking or unattractive if they walked around in their underwear.

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Asked by UH OH UH OH UH OH almost 6 years ago

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I can’t that’s the point. I can’t ask any questions it says he’s away. You try it.

Asked by UH OH UH OH UH OH almost 6 years ago

Damned if I know.

Have you ever beat up a inmate before?

Asked by Good little dude over 5 years ago

Before what?

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