Negotiation skills are essential for corrections officers, who must communicate and de-escalate effectively to maintain order.
Exclusive | Rikers guard saves 1-year-old child choking on Dorito in jail's visiting room: 'The baby was turning blue'
Emergency response saved a choking baby at Rikers Island during a prison visit.
Correction Officers in This State Rake in Over $100K Per Year
There are abundant job opportunities in criminal justice, especially within correction facilities.
Correction officer salaries vary widely, reflecting state-specific economic factors and living costs.
Opinion: California has a $38-billion deficit. So why are we still paying for prisons we don't need?
Gov. Gavin Newsom has authorized billions of dollars in spending on corrections officers' raises and prison buildings, despite a decline in incarcerated population and a budget deficit.
California has a history of mismanaging savings from prison realignment and diverting funds to law enforcement, instead of more effective community initiatives.
Five NY jail workers charged in bribery scheme that included corrections officers: prosecutors
A crew of Westchester County Jail workers faced bribery charges in a crackdown, affecting safety and trust.