Supervisors of Correctional Officers

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Supervise the activities of correctional officers and jailers.

Supervisors of Correctional Officers directly supervise and coordinate the activities of correctional officers and jailers.

Wages	$40.41 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Securities Services Administration/Management
On the Job	Work Activities Discuss performance, complaints, or violations with supervisors. Resolve interpersonal conflicts. Determine operational procedures. Maintain operational records. Write operational reports. Count prison inmates or personnel. Direct operations of correctional facilities. Prepare activity or work schedules. Supervise inmate activities. Locate suspicious objects or vehicles.
Career Pathways	Correction Services
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