# Correctional Officer

*/JobTypes/Correctional_Officer*

## Neighborhood

### Parent

- [Bailiffs, Correctional Officers, and Jailers](/Occupations/Bailiffs,_Correctional_Officers,_and_Jailers) — parent · Occupations

### Siblings

- [Booking Officer](/JobTypes/Booking_Officer) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Detention Officer](/JobTypes/Detention_Officer) — siblings · JobTypes

### Related (signature role)

- [State Corrections Agency](/CompanyTypes/State_Corrections_Agency) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Private Corrections Company](/CompanyTypes/Private_Corrections_Company) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Correctional Facilities](/CompanyTypes/Correctional_Facilities) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Correctional Facility](/CompanyTypes/Correctional_Facility) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [State Departments of Corrections](/CompanyTypes/State_Departments_of_Corrections) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [State Corrections Department](/CompanyTypes/State_Corrections_Department) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [State Department of Corrections](/CompanyTypes/State_Department_of_Corrections) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Federal Bureau of Prisons](/CompanyTypes/Federal_Bureau_of_Prisons) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Private Corrections Operator](/CompanyTypes/Private_Corrections_Operator) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Private Corrections Operators](/CompanyTypes/Private_Corrections_Operators) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Private Prison Operator](/CompanyTypes/Private_Prison_Operator) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Private Correctional Facility Operators](/CompanyTypes/Private_Correctional_Facility_Operators) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Regional Jail Authorities](/CompanyTypes/Regional_Jail_Authorities) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Private Contract Prisons](/CompanyTypes/Private_Contract_Prisons) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [County Jails](/CompanyTypes/County_Jails) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [State Penitentiaries](/CompanyTypes/State_Penitentiaries) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Federal Correctional Institutions](/CompanyTypes/Federal_Correctional_Institutions) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Supermax Facilities](/CompanyTypes/Supermax_Facilities) — signature role · CompanyTypes

### Related (delivered by)

- [Custody](/Processes/Custody) — delivered by · Processes
- [Detainee Supervision and Headcount](/Processes/Detainee_Supervision_and_Headcount) — delivered by · Processes
- [Secure Housing Unit Supervision](/Processes/Secure_Housing_Unit_Supervision) — delivered by · Processes
- [Secure Custody Supervision](/Processes/Secure_Custody_Supervision) — delivered by · Processes
- [Detainee Management](/Processes/Detainee_Management) — delivered by · Processes
- [Use weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.](/Tasks/Use_weapons,_handcuffs,_and_physical_force_to_maintain_discipline_and_order_among_prisoners.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.](/Tasks/Respond_to_emergencies,_such_as_escapes.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Drive passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hos...](/Tasks/Drive_passenger_vehicles_and_trucks_used_to_transport_inmates_to_other_institutions,_courtrooms,_hos...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according t...](/Tasks/Monitor_conduct_of_prisoners_in_housing_unit,_or_during_work_or_recreational_activities,_according_t...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and r...](/Tasks/Maintain_knowledge_of,_comply_with,_and_enforce_all_institutional_policies,_rules,_procedures,_and_r...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.](/Tasks/Escort_prisoners_to_and_from_courthouse_and_maintain_custody_of_prisoners_during_court_proceedings.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Count prison inmates or personnel.](/Activities/Count_prison_inmates_or_personnel.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Arrange daily schedules for prisoners, including library visits, work assignments, family visits, an...](/Tasks/Arrange_daily_schedules_for_prisoners,_including_library_visits,_work_assignments,_family_visits,_an...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.](/Tasks/Counsel_inmates_and_respond_to_legitimate_questions,_concerns,_and_requests.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Transfer or transport offenders on foot or by driving vehicles, such as trailers, vans, or buses.](/Tasks/Transfer_or_transport_offenders_on_foot_or_by_driving_vehicles,_such_as_trailers,_vans,_or_buses.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.](/Tasks/Take,_receive,_or_check_periodic_inmate_counts.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Supervise or provide security for offenders performing tasks, such as construction, maintenance, lau...](/Tasks/Supervise_or_provide_security_for_offenders_performing_tasks,_such_as_construction,_maintenance,_lau...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Assign duties to inmates, providing instructions as needed.](/Tasks/Assign_duties_to_inmates,_providing_instructions_as_needed.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Process or book convicted individuals into prison.](/Tasks/Process_or_book_convicted_individuals_into_prison.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Restrain, secure, or control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force a...](/Tasks/Restrain,_secure,_or_control_offenders,_using_chemical_agents,_firearms,_or_other_weapons_of_force_a...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Provide to supervisors oral and written reports of the quality and quantity of work performed by inm...](/Tasks/Provide_to_supervisors_oral_and_written_reports_of_the_quality_and_quantity_of_work_performed_by_inm...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Direct release or transfer of prisoners.](/Tasks/Direct_release_or_transfer_of_prisoners.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Sponsor inmate recreational activities, such as newspapers and self-help groups.](/Tasks/Sponsor_inmate_recreational_activities,_such_as_newspapers_and_self-help_groups.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Conduct roll calls of correctional officers.](/Tasks/Conduct_roll_calls_of_correctional_officers.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Supervise activities in correctional facilities.](/Activities/Supervise_activities_in_correctional_facilities.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, re...](/Tasks/Maintain_order,_discipline,_and_security_within_assigned_areas_in_accordance_with_relevant_rules,_re...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Rate behavior of inmates, promoting acceptable attitudes and behaviors to those with low ratings.](/Tasks/Rate_behavior_of_inmates,_promoting_acceptable_attitudes_and_behaviors_to_those_with_low_ratings.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Confiscate prohibited or dangerous items.](/Activities/Confiscate_prohibited_or_dangerous_items.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.](/Tasks/Conduct_head_counts_to_ensure_that_each_prisoner_is_present.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Transport or escort prisoners and defendants en route to courtrooms, prisons or jails, attorneys' of...](/Tasks/Transport_or_escort_prisoners_and_defendants_en_route_to_courtrooms,_prisons_or_jails,_attorneys'_of...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Serve meals, distribute commissary items, and dispense prescribed medication to prisoners.](/Tasks/Serve_meals,_distribute_commissary_items,_and_dispense_prescribed_medication_to_prisoners.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Process prisoners, and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during ...](/Tasks/Process_prisoners,_and_prepare_and_maintain_records_of_prisoner_bookings_and_prisoner_status_during_...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ens...](/Tasks/Inspect_conditions_of_locks,_window_bars,_grills,_doors,_and_gates_at_correctional_facilities_to_ens...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Take prisoners into custody and escort to locations within and outside of facility, such as visiting...](/Tasks/Take_prisoners_into_custody_and_escort_to_locations_within_and_outside_of_facility,_such_as_visiting...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.](/Activities/Monitor_activities_of_individuals_to_ensure_safety_or_compliance_with_rules.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Escort prisoners to courtrooms, prisons, or other facilities.](/Activities/Escort_prisoners_to_courtrooms,_prisons,_or_other_facilities.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.](/Tasks/Maintain_records_of_prisoners'_identification_and_charges.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Carry injured offenders or employees to safety and provide emergency first aid when necessary.](/Tasks/Carry_injured_offenders_or_employees_to_safety_and_provide_emergency_first_aid_when_necessary.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Issue clothing, tools, and other authorized items to inmates.](/Tasks/Issue_clothing,_tools,_and_other_authorized_items_to_inmates.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Transfer inmates](/Processes/Transfer_inmates) — delivered by · Processes
- [Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidents of inmate disturbance, k...](/Tasks/Record_information,_such_as_prisoner_identification,_charges,_and_incidents_of_inmate_disturbance,_k...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Settle disputes between inmates.](/Tasks/Settle_disputes_between_inmates.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Resolve problems between inmates.](/Tasks/Resolve_problems_between_inmates.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Release inmates](/Processes/Release_inmates) — delivered by · Processes
- [Provide basic care for inmates](/Processes/Provide_basic_care_for_inmates) — delivered by · Processes
- [Process new inmates](/Processes/Process_new_inmates) — delivered by · Processes
- [Manage offender work programs](/Processes/Manage_offender_work_programs) — delivered by · Processes
- [Manage offender population](/Processes/Manage_offender_population) — delivered by · Processes
- [Manage corrections and detentions](/Processes/Manage_corrections_and_detentions) — delivered by · Processes

### Related (staff)

- [Department of Corrections](/Departments/Department_of_Corrections) — staff · Departments
- [Corrections](/Departments/Corrections) — staff · Departments

### Perform

- [Supervise and monitor detainees in housing units](/Tasks/Supervise_and_monitor_detainees_in_housing_units) — perform · Tasks
- [Search Cells and Inmates for Contraband](/Tasks/Search_Cells_and_Inmates_for_Contraband) — perform · Tasks
- [Operate control-room doors and surveillance systems](/Tasks/Operate_control-room_doors_and_surveillance_systems) — perform · Tasks
- [Escort inmates within and between facility areas](/Tasks/Escort_inmates_within_and_between_facility_areas) — perform · Tasks
- [Write Incident and Disciplinary Reports](/Tasks/Write_Incident_and_Disciplinary_Reports) — perform · Tasks
- [Supervise Inmate Movement and Activities](/Tasks/Supervise_Inmate_Movement_and_Activities) — perform · Tasks
- [Supervise or perform searches of inmates or their quarters to locate contraband items.](/Tasks/Supervise_or_perform_searches_of_inmates_or_their_quarters_to_locate_contraband_items.) — perform · Tasks
- [Operate Security Controls and Equipment](/Tasks/Operate_Security_Controls_and_Equipment) — perform · Tasks
- [Enforce Facility Rules](/Tasks/Enforce_Facility_Rules) — perform · Tasks
- [Complete reports, including shift summaries and incident or accident reports.](/Tasks/Complete_reports,_including_shift_summaries_and_incident_or_accident_reports.) — perform · Tasks
- [Conduct security inspections](/Tasks/Conduct_security_inspections) — perform · Tasks
- [Maintain incident logs](/Tasks/Maintain_incident_logs) — perform · Tasks
- [Respond to incidents](/Tasks/Respond_to_incidents) — perform · Tasks
- [Conduct head counts and security checks](/Tasks/Conduct_head_counts_and_security_checks) — perform · Tasks
- [Respond to disturbances and emergencies](/Tasks/Respond_to_disturbances_and_emergencies) — perform · Tasks
- [Escort inmates within and outside the facility](/Tasks/Escort_inmates_within_and_outside_the_facility) — perform · Tasks

### Uses tool

- [Pepper spray](/Products/Pepper_spray) — uses tool · Products
- [Body-Worn Cameras](/Products/Body-Worn_Cameras) — uses tool · Products
- [Two-Way Radio](/Products/Two-Way_Radio) — uses tool · Products
- [Restraint Equipment](/Products/Restraint_Equipment) — uses tool · Products
- [Two-way Radios](/Products/Two-way_Radios) — uses tool · Products
- [Handheld metal detector](/Products/Handheld_metal_detector) — uses tool · Products
- [Handcuffs](/Products/Handcuffs) — uses tool · Products

### Uses software

- [Incident Reporting System](/Software/Incident_Reporting_System) — uses software · Software
- [Offender Management System](/Software/Offender_Management_System) — uses software · Software

### Required skills

- [Situational Observation](/Skills/Situational_Observation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Report Writing](/Skills/Report_Writing) — requires skill · Skills
- [Radio Communication](/Skills/Radio_Communication) — requires skill · Skills
- [Conflict De-Escalation](/Skills/Conflict_De-Escalation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Security Inspection](/Skills/Security_Inspection) — requires skill · Skills
- [De-escalation](/Skills/De-escalation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Defensive Tactics](/Skills/Defensive_Tactics) — requires skill · Skills
- [Incident Reporting](/Skills/Incident_Reporting) — requires skill · Skills
- [Inmate Supervision](/Skills/Inmate_Supervision) — requires skill · Skills
- [Contraband Search](/Skills/Contraband_Search) — requires skill · Skills

### Required knowledge

- [Correctional Policies and Procedures](/Knowledge/Correctional_Policies_and_Procedures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Use of Force Regulations](/Knowledge/Use_of_Force_Regulations) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Emergency Response Protocols](/Knowledge/Emergency_Response_Protocols) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Use-of-Force Policy](/Knowledge/Use-of-Force_Policy) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Correctional Facility Procedures](/Knowledge/Correctional_Facility_Procedures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Facility Security](/Knowledge/Facility_Security) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Inmate Rights Law](/Knowledge/Inmate_Rights_Law) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Security Operations](/Knowledge/Security_Operations) — requires knowledge · Knowledge

### Engage in

- [Conduct Headcounts and Security Checks](/Activities/Conduct_Headcounts_and_Security_Checks) — engage in · Activities
- [Respond to Fights and Emergency Incidents](/Activities/Respond_to_Fights_and_Emergency_Incidents) — engage in · Activities
- [Search Cells and Persons for Contraband](/Activities/Search_Cells_and_Persons_for_Contraband) — engage in · Activities
- [Supervise inmate activities.](/Activities/Supervise_inmate_activities.) — engage in · Activities
- [Respond to Disturbances and Emergencies](/Activities/Respond_to_Disturbances_and_Emergencies) — engage in · Activities
- [Respond to incidents](/Activities/Respond_to_incidents) — engage in · Activities
- [Conduct head counts and security checks](/Activities/Conduct_head_counts_and_security_checks) — engage in · Activities

### Requires ability

- [Emotional Stability](/Ability/Emotional_Stability) — requires ability · Ability
- [Peripheral Vision](/Ability/Peripheral_Vision) — requires ability · Ability
- [Physical Stamina](/Ability/Physical_Stamina) — requires ability · Ability
- [Selective Attention](/Ability/Selective_Attention) — requires ability · Ability
- [Stamina](/Ability/Stamina) — requires ability · Ability
- [Reaction Time](/Ability/Reaction_Time) — requires ability · Ability
- [Problem Sensitivity](/Ability/Problem_Sensitivity) — requires ability · Ability

### Type of

- [Correctional Officers and Jailers](/Occupations/Correctional_Officers_and_Jailers) — type of · Occupations

### Problems this exposes

- [tracking inmate movement/passes without integrated systems](/Problems/tracking_inmate_movement%2Fpasses_without_integrated_systems) — exposes problem · Problems
- [contraband logging and chain of custody](/Problems/contraband_logging_and_chain_of_custody) — exposes problem · Problems
- [use-of-force incident narratives written under time pressure](/Problems/use-of-force_incident_narratives_written_under_time_pressure) — exposes problem · Problems
- [manual inmate headcount reconciliation across shift changes](/Problems/manual_inmate_headcount_reconciliation_across_shift_changes) — exposes problem · Problems