Corrections Officer

KidRock · 12-14-2009, 10:33 PM

I was just wondering if anyone in the asylum or that knows anyone who is a corrections officer, please let me know thanks!

Jon

wavescrashing · 12-14-2009, 10:35 PM

Jon, I've got a close friend BOTL that is. what do you wanna know?

KidRock · 12-14-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wavescrashing

Jon, I've got a close friend BOTL that is. what do you wanna know?

Working conditions and Training. I know this comes with every job but I just recently got my B.A. degree and Im looking to move out of Michigan. The job I have right now is not good at all.

Thanks!!!

Jon

MedicCook · 12-14-2009, 10:41 PM

I work in a County Jail so I am around the CO's all the time. The training varies depending on who you are going to work for. State Corrections is a lot more difficult job than County Corrections mainly because of the prison population differences.

alley00p · 12-14-2009, 11:04 PM

Jon, thought you were enjoying that job...

Is the economy affecting your stores?

I'm sorry to hear that you want to move! Not that I get to see you often, but I'll miss you and your pink shirt!

Charlie

Fumes · 12-14-2009, 11:04 PM

I work as a civilian in a county jail, not a CO, but I've seen enough and heard enough to know that training and conditions (and the salary) vary widely depending on the governing authority. The County COs here in Vegas go through the same academy as patrol officers, and have better pay, better training, better security than the state prison guys. I'm not sure if this holds true everywhere though.

T.G · 12-15-2009, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavescrashing

Jon, I've got a close friend BOTL that is. what do you wanna know?

Shawn was my first thought too.

Don Fernando · 12-15-2009, 02:38 AM

Jon,

a friend of mine is a CO in NY, I can get you in touch with him if you want.

timo · 12-15-2009, 04:10 AM

I worked as one for Ten years. 1993-2003

SNKBYT · 12-15-2009, 05:54 AM

I just resigned from FL DOC due to injuries received while on deployment. we COs went through the same training as POs, we have 40 hr re-train every year. being a CO requires thick skin as you take a lot of crap and can't serve it back

good luck with your search

KidRock · 12-15-2009, 10:57 AM

Thanks for all the advice!

12-14-2009, 10:33 PM	#1
KidRock Moped Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Michigan Posts: 947 Trading: (17)	Corrections Officer I was just wondering if anyone in the asylum or that knows anyone who is a corrections officer, please let me know thanks! Jon __________________ Moped Herf Crew 11

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wavescrashing Unofficial CA Boli Ho Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Mike Location: An island? Posts: 509 Trading: (19)	Re: Corrections Officer Jon, I've got a close friend BOTL that is. what do you wanna know?

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MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Corrections Officer I work in a County Jail so I am around the CO's all the time. The training varies depending on who you are going to work for. State Corrections is a lot more difficult job than County Corrections mainly because of the prison population differences. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

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alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: Corrections Officer Jon, thought you were enjoying that job... Is the economy affecting your stores? I'm sorry to hear that you want to move! Not that I get to see you often, but I'll miss you and your pink shirt! Charlie __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!

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Fumes Not So Memorious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Posts: 205 Trading: (0)	Re: Corrections Officer I work as a civilian in a county jail, not a CO, but I've seen enough and heard enough to know that training and conditions (and the salary) vary widely depending on the governing authority. The County COs here in Vegas go through the same academy as patrol officers, and have better pay, better training, better security than the state prison guys. I'm not sure if this holds true everywhere though. __________________ It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. -A. Lincoln Last edited by Fumes; 12-14-2009 at 11:07 PM. Reason: clarification

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Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Corrections Officer Jon, a friend of mine is a CO in NY, I can get you in touch with him if you want. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

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timo Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 723 Trading: (0)	Re: Corrections Officer I worked as one for Ten years. 1993-2003 __________________ Smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics

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SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: SWEET HOME ALABAMA Posts: 3,289 Trading: (30)	Re: Corrections Officer I just resigned from FL DOC due to injuries received while on deployment. we COs went through the same training as POs, we have 40 hr re-train every year. being a CO requires thick skin as you take a lot of crap and can't serve it back good luck with your search __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

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KidRock Moped Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Michigan Posts: 947 Trading: (17)	Re: Corrections Officer Thanks for all the advice! __________________ Moped Herf Crew 11