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Prison Officer

Monitor inmate behavior and enforce facility regulations to ensure safety and order within the correctional environment.

35 000 – 80 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
High School Diploma or equivalent
Education level
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Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
3-6 months
Market tension
Moderate
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
3-6 months
Market tension
Moderate
Intl. mobility
Rare
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Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
35 000 – 45 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
46 000 – 60 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
61 000 – 80 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry usually requires passing physical and background checks, followed by academy training and certification.

Training — United States

Training typically includes physical conditioning, legal education, and practical skills development in a correctional academy setting.

The job market — United States

Employment opportunities are generally stable with consistent demand in public safety sectors, though subject to budget and policy changes.

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How to become a Prison Officer?

How to train for this job

Programmes suggested by Ulydia to enter this profession.

Criminal Justice and Corrections
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Criminal Justice and Corrections
John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNew York
Bachelor's

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