First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

What the job really is

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

At a glance

• Sector: Protective Service
• O*NET-SOC code: 33-1011
• O*NET job zone: 3 — medium preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.
• Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
• Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.
• Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.
• Supervise or perform searches of inmates or their quarters to locate contraband items.
• Monitor behavior of subordinates to ensure alert, courteous, and professional behavior toward inmates, parolees, fellow employees, visitors, and the public.
• Restrain, secure, or control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force as necessary.
• Carry injured offenders or employees to safety and provide emergency first aid when necessary.
• Complete administrative paperwork or supervise the preparation or maintenance of records, forms, or reports.
• Supervise activities, such as searches, shakedowns, riot control, or institutional tours.
• Conduct roll calls of correctional officers.

Tools and technology

Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, 3M Electronic Monitoring, Air-supplying respirators, Closed circuit television CCTV surveillance systems, Cut resistant gloves, Data collectors, Desktop computers

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Correctional Officers and Jailers
• Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
• First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
• First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
• Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
• Detectives and Criminal Investigators
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
• Bailiffs

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 3 (medium preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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