depends on the state, anywhere from $10 to a little over $20 an hour.
Base pay is in the low 50s and with overtime can hit six figures. The average is about 62K plus some nice benefits
The average annual salary in Michigan for a DNR officer is $52,000. The average annual salary for a DNR officer in Alaska is $37,000.
The average salary for a correctional officer is $38,000. That is about $18.74 per hour. Individuals with more experience will get paid more.
Being a correctional officer is an important job because it can rewarding to be part of bettering society. Correctional officers make sure people follow rules and keep people safer.
At the most, $58,600 annually.
The salary range for a Rhode Island State Correctional Officer is 32-47K as of this date. The new contract, 5 1/2 years in the making, is currently in arbitration(binding) and is expected to increase correctional officers base salaries 3 - 6 pay grades. This being said, the base starting salary in the near future for correctional officers after graduation from the academy will range between 40-53k. I have been with the Dept. for 6 years, as of now my base salary is 41k, with holiday and built in daily OT I make approximately 50k a year for working 40hrs a week. Most Officers work OT due to the lack of having a contract for 5 1/2 years, with a little OT most Officers make between 60-80k per year, I made 67k, some who really like to work made well over 100k.
No, a Michigan corrections officer does not have the authority to make an arrest in a public setting unless they witness a crime being committed. They can detain individuals within the confines of a correctional facility but do not have general arrest powers outside of their workplace.
Yes, correctional officers have the authority to make arrests. They can detain and arrest individuals within the correctional facility who are involved in criminal activities or have violated rules and regulations. However, their jurisdiction for making arrests may be limited to the confines of the correctional facility or its immediate surroundings.
A career as a correctional officer is a good choice for anyone looking to start a career in law enforcement and offers several opportunities for advancement with the right education. The basic duties of a correctional officer involve supervising inmates, assuring the safety of the inmates and other employees, adhering to the rules and regulations of the facility and booking new inmates. It is essential for these officers to be able to speak in a clear and authoritative manner. They must also pay great attention to detail, as they will often be required to conduct searches and confiscate contraband. Correctional officer typically work in county jails, federal prisons, or youth detention centers. Although a career in this field offers great stability and benefits, it is certainly not a job for everyone. Correctional officers are in direct contact with convicted criminals and are required to keep order in the facility and follow detailed safety procedures to enforce order. There are several different environments for a correctional officer to work in, that require different levels of education to be hired. If you choose to work at a lower level facility, such as a county jail or a holding cell for people awaiting court hearings, often times you will only need a high school diploma to qualify. This is an excellent step for people wishing to gain experience as a higher level correctional officer or in the law enforcement career in general. Obtaining a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice will help you advance even further in this career. All federal prisons require this degree to be considered for a job as a correctional officer. With enough experience as a correctional officer in a federal prison you can be promoted within the facility to a correctional sergeant, whose duties include supervising the correctional officers and creating shift schedules. You can also get a job as a probation officer, which entails monitoring people on parole. Besides the above educational requirements, a correctional officer also must be at least 18 years old, although some institutions require that the officer be 21. You must also maintain a clean record; any felony conviction will automatically disqualify you from any job as a correctional officer. Lastly, you must be in good health and be able to pass a standard eye examination. Salary for a correctional officer greatly depends on the facility you choose to work. As a lower level correctional officer, you can expect to make approximately $39,000.00 per year. As a higher level correctional officer, you can expect to make approximately $59,000.00 per year.
As of December 2011 - The starting salary for a Baltimore Police Officer Trainee is $41,290. At graduation from the police academy, the salary increases to $42,290.
Nevada how much do correction officers make in nevada California Correctional Officers are the highest paid STATE Correctional Officers in the nation. Their max-out salary is $73000 and change per year. Pennsylvania comes in second As far as the answer of Nevada: I've been a Nevada Correctional Officer for nine years and made $55000 and change in 2009. I worked a couple shifts of overtime and this also includes holiday pay and uniform allowance. So... I would say Nevada is NOT the highest. But as far as a salary that fits the local economy, let's put it this way: With ZERO wasteful spending, (no cableTV... although I have two brand new vehicles) I am supporting my stay-at-home wife and four children on what I make. Hope this info helps CALIFORNIA: www.ca.gov and follow links (note: as of this date, California and Nevada are NOT hiring. I have not looked at Pennsylvania) NEVADA: www.nvapps.state.nv.us
30 to 50 dollars an hour
an average of $48,000 a year after passing the exam. (: