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

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You sound like a Trump voter is this true?

Asked by Beto about 5 years ago

I am capable of critical thinking and independent thought, so I expect that makes me sound like a Trump voter, especially to people who are not Trump voters. Of course, that doesn't mean I VOTED for Trump, just that it is true that I sound like a Trump voter.

BUNCH OF TRUMPERS ON JOBSTR. EVERYONE ON HERE IS TRUMPERS YAY

Asked by YAY over 3 years ago

Not exactly a question, and not on topic.

What where some pet peeves other Correctional Officer's would do?

Asked by Queen about 5 years ago

I have been retired for over 15 years but I suspect it is about the same as it has been for 60 years. Lame supervisors. Incompetent administrators. Irritating politicians. Prisoners who think they are being picked on just because you want them to follow the rules everybody else has to follow. The usual suspects.

MUST SEE VIDEO

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Asked by ASDFASDFASF over 4 years ago

Sorry. I don't feel that I MUST SEE a video.

2. What are bad qualities for someone going into it?

Asked by Peyton over 4 years ago

Inflexibility. Hated of criminals. Hatred of cops. Inability to follow orders.

Would you ever be a street cop?

Asked by 845 almost 4 years ago

No. Never interested in it.

What do detectives do that work inside the prison system?

Asked by Seth over 4 years ago

Inmates continue to commit crimes while in prison. Sometimes serious crimes. It does require a certain amount of training and experience to be an effective investigator.