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Correctional Officer Reviews
What is it like working as a Correctional Officer?
July 2016
Wonderful.
Correctional Officer:
Pros: I get to take care of people society reject.
Cons: Going one place everyday and seeing the same faces.
July 2016
Good.
Correctional Officer:
Pros: Benefits are amazing and good retirement package.
Cons: Over time is not paid out unless it's a holiday otherwise you get paid time off which at times is hard to get days off you want.
June 2016
Are you sure?
Correctional Officer:
Figure out if this is something you really want almost immediately. It is a great stepping stone to other opportunities but there are risks you face daily. If you are not a strong willed individual you can get consumed. This is not for the faint at heart or the extremely meek. Dealing with convicts who are very manipulative can cause you grief and trouble if you don't possess the proper mindset.
May 2016
Ok.
Correctional Officer:
Pros: The pay and the benefits that's about it.
Cons: Ti many politics. To much do as I say don't do as I do.
May 2016
Pay.
Correctional Officer:
Your pay cheque is your job satisfaction. Nothing else.
April 2016
Favoritism.
Correctional Officer:
Do ur job to the best of ur ability..Listen to senior officers and make ur money and keep it moving..If ur not sure about something..Ask..dont get too involve with inmates..
April 2016
Ugh....
Correctional Officer:
Pros: What I like most is the stability. It is job security because there will always be someone breaking the law. And it pays my bills...well somewhat pays them.
Cons: It is dark and depressing. There is no appreciation for anything you do. I was told I can move up in the company but employees that have been there less time then me are getting picked over me. Plus, they want me to treat people like they are dirt all because they are jail and I just cant do that.
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