What is the “down side” of becoming a correctional officer?
It’s a challenging job. You’re going to be dealing with people who don’t always show respect for others. Often they are lacking in social skills and have poor impluse control. That is why the Department emphasizes initial and on-going training. The highly trained officer is confident and can handle most situations. On rare occasions, such as the use of force, a response that includes teamwork, not individual action, is preferred. Sometimes you must work when you’d rather be doing something else. A correctional facility must be staffed properly to keep the enviroment safe and orderly. If there is an unexpected sick leave, for example, an officer may have to be “ordered over” his or her shift because a post position must have an officer in it.
