Running a Housing Unit as a Correctional Officer

Running a Housing Unit as an Officer can be very challenging. Here are a few tips that have helped me along the way.
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[@mudcatz3564]

So glad I came across this channel tonight. Just subscribed. I spent a whole lotta years as a guest of the Maine State Prison and I have to say, everything you've said here is back-to-front truth. This needs to be essential training for anyone hoping to become a C.O.. A good many of those officers I remember could be hard as a bagful of nails but if they gave respect, they earned genuine respect. Some could be an iron boot at times, but if they were fair and consistent, they were given their props. They knew how to manage a tier or a Yard. So here I am, an old man more than 20 years after my last day behind bars, working at a VA hospital. So far 3 of my patients have been CO's from back in the day, 2 of whom had long=since earned my respect and the third, a former sergeant with whom I'd repeatedly butted heads. As for the latter, we talked things through and made our peace. As a fellow veteran, it was a privilege to serve them all. Again, terrific vid!!

[@CorrectionsUnlocked]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@KamenArts]

Massively underrated channel. Was shocked to see a subscriber count below 100k.

[@Jlopeztx]

A lot of good advice for that new CO. My best advise is to learn to pick your fights. You can't enforce every rule. Your #1 job is to go home safe after shift.

[@Error-mx1jk]

As a former inmate who has also done state time I can agree with what you said. One thing I'd add to the consistency thing is; if you're going to be cool, always be cool. If you're gonna be robo cop, always be robo cop. One thing that's was echoed through all the facilities I've been to is the frustration from a CO who you never knew what to expect from. We knew the robo cops would write you up for anything, so we expected it and planned accordingly. But, if you're the cool cop then write me up over something dumb because you've had a bad day then we had problems. Remember, you're here for 10 hours then get to forget about it, many of us will be here for years

[@CorrectionsUnlocked]

@@Error-mx1jk appreciate the feedback brotha

[@akivalu]

This is so helpful. Thanks!

[@vargast3706]

Definitely really good advice thank you

[@spencer6459]

they need to pay CO's double what they make, considering the danger to your health and safety. for me there is no way I'd ever do that job for a few bucks over minimum wage.

[@Audfile]

Would you like some merlot? I made it in the toilet.

[@coryb8432]

Or one could go work at McDonald's and make pretty much the same thing if you can make management you'll still have people that want to kill you but it will be way less stress

[@apollothirteen9236]

We need at least 25 percent of the U.S population in prison at all times. Not only will this stimulate economic growth, it will keep the poor & working class in check be instilling fear in them. After being made to suffer by the predators the word will deseminate to the public and it will be easier for the rich and powerful to control them.