Court Houses (Sometimes as bailiffs), prisons, transporting prisoners from one prison to another or fromt he court house after the prisoners get convicted and the local police department.
No. Most correctional officers do not carry firearms.
Mental health workers- psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, counselors. Also correctional officers in prisons and police officers.
7 to 3, 3-11, 11-7
A federal correctional officer wouldn't work for the Illinois Dept. of Corrections. Federal correctional officers work for the U.S. government, and whether they can carry a firearm while off duty would depend on the rules established by their specific employer. Added: Bureau of Prisons Corrections Officers are also covered under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act and therefore allowed to carry firearms off duty.
It is not very smart, in some places the guards are actually police officers, or work for the police department.
Some states permit officers to be certified as young as 18, but it is rare that officers that young will be allowed to work in the field. More likely, officers under the age of 18 will work in jails or prisons as correctional officers.
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.
Background qualifications for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists vary by State, but a bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, or a related field is usually required. Some employers require previous experience or a master's degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or a related field. Applicants usually are administered written, oral, psychological, and physical examinations. Most probation officers and some correctional treatment specialists are required to complete a training program sponsored by their State government or the Federal Government, after which a certification test may be required. Prospective probation officers or correctional treatment specialists should be in good physical and emotional condition. Most agencies require applicants to be at least 21 years old and, for Federal employment, not older than 37. Those convicted of felonies may not be eligible for employment in this occupation. Familiarity with the use of computers often is required due to the increasing use of computer technology in probation and parole work. Candidates also should be knowledgeable about laws and regulations pertaining to corrections. Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists should have strong writing skills because they are required to prepare many reports. Most probation officers and correctional treatment specialists work as trainees or on a probationary period for up to a year before being offered a permanent position. A typical agency has several levels of probation and parole officers and correctional treatment specialists, as well as supervisors. A graduate degree, such as a master's degree in criminal justice, social work, or psychology, may be helpful for advancement. Source : http://www.collegegrad.com/careers/proft39.shtml#tra
55,00 per year
The most costly and scarce correctional resource is typically adequate and qualified staff, including correctional officers, healthcare professionals, and counselors. Hiring and retaining skilled personnel in the correctional system can be challenging due to the demanding nature of the work, leading to high turnover rates and increased costs associated with recruitment and training.
I did find some jobs listings that might work for you at the following websites: http://www.twc.state.tx.us/customers/jsemp/jsempsub1.html and also http://www.dallascounty.org/ under the careers tab. As another option you might want to check out http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-search-l-Dallas-TX-c-Law_Enforcement_Security. The yahoo site currently has quite a few security jobs listed and some of them are asking for police or correctional officers.
Some social work jobs are as follows jail personal or court employees or probation officers and accountants sometimes have social work degrees . There are also people that have social work degrees in banks and police officers .