Ask a Correctional Officer anything

454 Questions

Last Answer on February 10, 2022

Do you need to go through any kind of academy?

Asked by Peyton over 3 years ago

In Ca yes. I think it is 13 weeks right now. I suspect there is some sort of legally mandatory minimum training in all states for peace officers.

246 Votes

I am writing a book and need some help. If two inmates start fighting in thier cell, what is the right procedure taken by the guards? how do other cell mates, from the same cell or others, react?

Asked by mirzokhid over 3 years ago

The system I worked for had almost zero cells that held more than two people. The procedure is pretty much the same. Sound an alarm. WAIT FOR BACKUP. (Inmates sometimes stage fights to draw officers into an area in order to attack them, steal keys, etc.) Often chemical agents are deployed before the cell is entered. When it seems appropriate you go in, separate and restrain (usually handcuff) the combatants and haul them to medical before throwing them into ad. seg.

245 Votes

So you wanna be a Correctional Officer??

Check our Jobstr's career page for salary information, educational requirements, suggested reading and more!!

What are types on inmates you will deal with?

Asked by Peyton over 3 years ago

All kinds.

244 Votes

What are good qualities for someone going into this line of work?

Asked by Peyton over 3 years ago

Good communication skills, a thick skin and to be process oriented (rather than outcome oriented).

243 Votes

Also on Jobstr...

Dating Website Employee

What are the most common mistakes guys make on out their profiles?

REALTOR®

What's the best way to know if housing prices are going to rise or fall?

Day Trader

In trading, does an educated person have an advantage over an uneducated one?

What is your personal opinion of females being CO’s?

Asked by Peyton over 3 years ago

Some are very good. Some are hopeless idiots. Most are in the middle. Just like males.

243 Votes

My son seen parole last week. Said the PROBABLY won't make decision till September. Following week is when they moved him. Could that have anything to do with being moved prisons.

Asked by Amber andrade over 3 years ago

Yes. Generally speaking, at least in CA, inmates are paroled to their address of record. It is not uncommon to move inmates closer to where they will be released. If, on the other hand they moved him further away, that MIGHT tend to indicate he will not be paroled. Or not. In CA parole is pretty much automatic for everybody but lifers, Other states work differently. It could mean nothing at all.

243 Votes