Introduction : Correctional Careers

Correctional Careers: Parole Officers• Supervise previously incarcerated

offenders.• Conduct home, school, & work visits with

offenders.

Correctional Careers: Probation Officers

• Three Levels: county, state, or federal

• Make reports to court on offender behavior

• Complete offender risk assessments.

Correctional Careers: Jailers/ Detention Officers

• Supervise inmates in correctional facilities (county/ local level).

• Fingerprint, photograph, and book offenders upon intake.

Correctional Careers: Correctional Officer Duties

• Supervise offenders• Maintain the security of the facility (searches)• Transport offenders

Average Correctional Salaries

• Probation: $31,292 – $47,489• Parole: $32,459 – $44,709• Correctional Officer: $28,241 – $45,579• Jailer: $28,24 – $41,383• Federal Probation Officer: $21,083 – $112,800