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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

Median salary

$76,310

Typical range

$50k – $125k

Job outlook

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Education

Typical entry: Associate degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

    Entry / Junior

    $50,340

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

    Established

    $76,310

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

    Senior

    $100,740

Key skills

A typical day

  • Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.
  • Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
  • Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
  • Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.
  • Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.

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