First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
13 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers: $76,310 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Count prison inmates or personnel. | General |
| Respond to emergencies to provide assistance. | General |
| Direct operations of correctional facilities. | General |
| Locate suspicious objects or vehicles. | General |
| Search individuals for illegal or dangerous items. | General |
| Write operational reports. | General |
| Train employees in proper work procedures. | General |
| Rescue people from hazardous situations. | General |
| Administer first aid. | General |
| Determine operational procedures. | General |
| Prepare activity or work schedules. | General |
| Resolve interpersonal conflicts. | General |
| Escort prisoners to courtrooms, prisons, or other facilities. | General |
| Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment. | General |
| Read materials to determine needed actions. | General |
| Use weapons or physical force to maintain security. | Maintenance |
| Maintain professional knowledge or certifications. | Maintenance |
| Maintain operational records. | Maintenance |
| Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations. | Maintenance |
| Evaluate employee performance. | Analysis |
| Supervise inmate activities. | Management |
| Discuss performance, complaints, or violations with supervisors. | Communication |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| 3M Electronic Monitoring | Data base user interface and query software |
| Guardian RFID | Data base user interface and query software |
| Jail management software | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Correctional Trainer | American Jail Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Executive | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Executive/Juvenile | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Manager | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Manager - Security Threat Groups | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Manager/Juvenile | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Officer/Juvenile | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Officer/Provisional | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Supervisor | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Supervisor - Security Threat Groups | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Supervisor/Juvenile | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Jail Manager | American Jail Association | Not Available |