Correctional Officers and Jailers
Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures.
About the profession
Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.
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Top Salary
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $38,340 - $50,568/year With equity/bonuses: $42,174 - $60,682 Top markets (SF/NYC): $44,091 - $60,682 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
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9am — Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present. 10am — Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $26,838 - $45,511 Year 2-3: Junior level $50,568 - $59,655 Year 4-6: Mid level $59,655 - $64,679 Year 7-10: Senior level $64,679 - $78,774 Year 10+:…
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