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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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 4 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.

What is the diffrence between a judge and a comissionar

Asked by Tommy over 4 years ago

My GUESS is that a judge is a judge who presides over a court while a commissioner is an Administrative Law Judge who presides over an administrative hearing, such as an inmate disciplinary hearing or a parolee revocation hearing. It would, however, depending on what arena and what jurisdiction you are operating in. Not exactly my field of expertise.

What do you think the scariest moment of your job was?

Asked by Muriel Baker almost 4 years ago

I was in the middle of a couple of full-blown riots. That is kind of scary as you are never know if the riot is aimed at staff or other inmates.

What labour do prisoners do in california?

Asked by Bizminded7 4 days ago

 

Hey BAWB I NEED YOUR HELP WITH SOMETHIGN PLEASE MISTER WAWUSH

Asked by he t over 3 years ago

 

1.What made you want to work as a correctional officer?
2.How do you handle the stress of working as a correctional officer?
3. Now being a correctional officer is it what you expected if not why?
4.How do you feel about inmates and criminals?

Asked by Linda Font about 3 years ago

 

5.Describe a typical day as a correctional officer.
6. How can you be an effective corrections officer?
7.What Physical Training Have You Done to Prepare for This Position?
8. Can you tell me about a time you’ve dealth with a difficult situation

Asked by Linda Font about 3 years ago