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Youth Correctional Officer Kya Hunter 3/3/09 Freshman Seminar. work performed :. supervising inmates escorting them to things such as medical appointments, lockup, school work Also sometimes being in a tuff situation as breaking up fights between inmates. Aljerita Williams.
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work performed : • supervising inmates • escorting them to things such as medical appointments, lockup, school work • Also sometimes being in a tuff situation as breaking up fights between inmates.
Aljerita Williams She is a youth correctional officer I contacted Mrs. Williams threw her daughter Lillian Williams and did an interview over phone
Work Ethic : • good health • physically fit, • good of hearing & eyesight, and to be • able to write reports and evaluations on accidents that will happen in details.
On the job equipment and skills • mace-used to spray criminals that are temporary out of control • expandable baton-use to retain inmates • Handcuffs-to control the inmates • Radio-to call for back-up or to respond to calls • Flashlight- used to be able to see in dark • Gun-use to protect yourself • Uniform, badge and name tag (stripes), identification card
Job computer usage • type reports and evaluations • It can sometimes be stressful!!!! • Using Microsoft excel & Office
Entry-Level • Must be at least 18 to 21 years of age • Wage salary is 4,500 a month with having an AA degree in criminal justice • Bachelors degree in criminal justice is for management position
Management level • Education needed is a bachelors degree in criminal justice • 8,000 a month!
Advancement • possibly standard testing • a good evaluation can help form someone from a high position • Possible move ups: lieutenant, sergeant, master sergeant, & senior investigator
Career interesting • Learn discipline • Meet people • Can lead to higher things such as being an officer • Help others • Good experience!
Conclusion • this career is something that would work for anyone including me • It’s something I’m interested in doing for a living. • Like I said before this can lead to higher positions. • Thank you for reading and watching my presentation
Work cited • Williams, Aljerita. “Correctional Officer.” Telephone Interview. By Kya Hunter PowerPoint project. February 15,2009 • U.S. Bureau of Labor “Correctional officers”. Bureau of Labor Statistics. February 15,2009 http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos156.htm