Youth Correctional OfficerKya Hunter

3/3/09Freshman Seminar

supervising inmates escorting them to things such as medical

appointments, lockup, school work Also sometimes being in a tuff situation as

breaking up fights between inmates.

She is a youth correctional officer

I contacted Mrs. Williams threw her daughter Lillian Williams and did an interview over phone

good health physically fit, good of hearing & eyesight, and to be able to write reports and evaluations on

accidents that will happen in details.

Entry level or smaller operations

Management

level

Education AA degree in Criminal Justice

Bachelors or masters degree in Criminal

Training 8 weeks at Academy

8 weeks at academy plus yrs. of experience

mace-used to spray criminals that are temporary out of control

expandable baton-use to retain inmates Handcuffs-to control the inmates Radio-to call for back-up or to respond to calls Flashlight- used to be able to see in dark Gun-use to protect yourself Uniform, badge and name tag (stripes), identification

card

type reports and evaluations It can sometimes be stressful!!!! Using Microsoft excel & Office

Must be at least 18 to 21 years of age

Wage salary is 4,500 a month with having an AA degree in criminal justice

Bachelors degree in criminal justice is for management position

                                

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40000

60000

80000

advance

median

entry level 20 yrs or more

10-19 yrs

5-9 yrs

1-4 yrs

Less than 1 yr

Education needed is a bachelors degree in criminal justice

8,000 a month!

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entry levelmedianadvanced

possibly standard testing a good evaluation can help form someone

from a high position Possible move ups: lieutenant, sergeant,

master sergeant, & senior investigator

Learn discipline Meet people Can lead to higher things such as being an

officer Help others Good experience!

this career is something that would work for anyone including me

It’s something I’m interested in doing for a living.

Like I said before this can lead to higher positions.

Thank you for reading and watching my presentation

Williams, Aljerita. “Correctional Officer.” Telephone Interview. By Kya Hunter PowerPoint project. February 15,2009

U.S. Bureau of Labor “Correctional officers”. Bureau of Labor Statistics. February 15,2009

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos156.htm