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Correctional Officer Reviews
What is it like working as a Correctional Officer?
March 2016
Correctional Officer:
Be yourself. Don't let the actions of others dictate what kind of officer you are. Be fair, firm and consistent. Treat people like people.
November 2015
Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)
Correctional Officer:
Pros: While working with the Department of Corrections, I obtain discounts at a few retail locations for being employed in Law Enforcement.
Cons: There's nothing at all at this time that I like about my job with GDC. When I first started, I really enjoyed going to work, our whole shift communicated not only as coworkers, but as if we were family. We followed the policy that GDC has in place, and did what we had to do on a day to day basis. We as officers ran the prison, and inmates did as they were told. Things have changed now, policy is being broken in favor for the inmates, and inmates run the institutions. Officers are being punished for trying to follow policy, and supervisors are not backing up the officers. The sole duty of a supervisor at any prison is to back up their officers, train their officers to handle situations the right way, and to guide the newer officers to follow policy. None of this is happening anymore, and its making the state prison systems a very dangerous place to work. The stress level for those of us who try to do right by policy has increased dramatically. This is why I hate my current job.
November 2015
Always something new.
Correctional Officer:
Pros: Doing my best to reach out and Help others.
Cons: Stress and micromanagement.
September 2015
Family, most staff are supportive.
Correctional Officer:
Pros: People want you to succeed and pass. There is a family atmosphere at CCCF.
Cons: The lack of staff on the units. One officer to a unit of 108 inmates. Mandates.
August 2015
Okay.
Correctional Officer:
Pros: The paid time off.
Cons: Politics. Forced overtime. Staff being portrayed as monsters by the media.
July 2015
The department to value their staff and recogntion.
Correctional Officer:
It is a tuff business. Communication has always been and always will be the biggest downfall working security. Learn patients and self-motivate each day because knowone else will lead you in that direction. Educate yourself beyond what the department will offer you. Be prepared for many let downs and especially for promotions and pay advancement. Know that your friends are not the clientel you deal with each day and value the time you have with those you love (family). Yes, other correctional staff are similiar to family and we should all come together to get what needs to done safely so that we all can go home to our real family.
July 2015
It's good work.
Correctional Officer:
Pros: You get to see life well outside of normal social values.
Cons: The multitude of lost souls and tormented people.
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