What is it like to be a Corrections Officer?

Ever wonder what it's like stepping into a prison for the first time? How about as a corrections officer? Well, allow me to tell you my story.
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[@Lol-ww8xd]

Man you should definitely make more videos on this topic. I feel like with all your knowledge, you can provide more insight to the public as well as guide new officers in the field.

[@clautzenheiser]

Thank you so much and glad I could help people. I have not made the time for youtube in forever but I appreciate this encouragement. Maybe one day I could get back in it.

[@Homeschoolmama86]

Okay, I laughed really hard when you were saying nuts and butts 😂😝

[@jwestbrook1923]

Informative and very helpful. Definitely makes you pause and re-think the journey you're about to embark. Thanks again and nest of luck on your future endeavors !

[@clautzenheiser]

Thanks so much!

[@Homeschoolmama86]

What a crazy world! I'd love to hear more. This is all very interesting

[@clautzenheiser]

Thank you! Yes, it is crazy and I hope to do more videos. I will be posting another very soon.

[@ShantiPiper.]

Thanks for posting this. I’m just starting the journey in Corrections.

[@clautzenheiser]

Absolutely! I hope that you have a decent experience and this works out for you.

[@kristin2186]

Going to AJ I'm sure you have seen a lot of people you know. Great video.

[@jamesjirik2245]

Thanks for your video. I hope you’re having success with the reselling job. I currently am doing DoorDash and Spark deliveries for Walmart and they just under 30 grand last year but I had to pay about 3000 in taxes with no benefits. It sucks and I just got T-bond, my car was totaled there’s dangers in every kind of job you do but that sounds ridiculous about how loose the control is in prisons. I’m sure not all prisons are like that that’s crazy.

[@Alex-wr6pd]

Great video bro. I think you might find the episode of the boondocks scared straight scene funny as hell.

[@clautzenheiser]

Thanks! I’ve seen that and it IS very funny lol!

[@ashleighwilson2167]

I was a certified nursing assistant level 2, med tech Med aide. We always got treated like shit by all the nurses we were the lowest of the low. The nurses just look at us like we wipe all peoples butts but it was a lot more than that.My boyfriend just applied to be a correctional officer in North Carolina. He’s at the final hiring process. He goes to one more interview and then I’m pretty sure he got the job. I worked as a certified nursing assistant level two and at Alzheimer’s and dementia unit it was bat shit crazy every night after two years that I couldn’t do it anymore and 12 to 16 hour shifts residence elderly beating us up mental health issues total chaos. Can’t wait to go back to school to be a nurse. The correctional officer job that he applied for I think it’s a level two he’s going to get because he has prior military service he does construction now he absolutely hates that he’s sick and tired of it. He makes really good money but, he wants something more for a career. He would like to become a police officer maybe in the next 3 to 5 years.

[@danielthomas2659]

This is so dam hilarious How did you not burst out laughing telling us about your 1st day lol

[@clautzenheiser]

Ha! Thanks so much. I don't know I guess because I lived it lol

[@altheasimpson2932]

Im so sorry but I was dying laughing. You was so serious about what you were saying and I am so cracking up. omg!

[@clautzenheiser]

Thanks! Glad that you enjoyed

[@billyfisher9755]

Great video!

[@YvetteSmith666]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@clautzenheiser]

Very Welcome!

[@b0jizzle]

I start my CO job in 8 days. This story was very helpful and funny lol. thanks !

[@clautzenheiser]

No problem and good luck to you! Take it one day at a time and just be self aware. Pay attention to your intuition inside and outside those locked doors. Being a CO often has a way of making you feel prisoner yourself and if you start to see the job changing you for the worse, remember that YOU can always leave. Good luck my friend!

[@rylandtrenton5919]

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[@kevinalijah6094]

@Ryland Trenton yea, I've been watching on instaflixxer for since november myself =)

[@MrJamboy300]

How was the financial part of the profession? Like earnings $

[@b0jizzle]

@@MrJamboy300 Honestly pretty crappy. It's good if you want to use it as a stepping stone to law enforcement, but the job itself is not worth it.

[@Ariana0999]

Lol, his stories are hilarious! I know how you feel, I work in corrections

[@clautzenheiser]

Thank you much! Good luck to you and I hope you are staying safe and healthy.

[@louispeters4643]

Man this was a great video u need to make more on corrections officer I'm in the process right now

[@clautzenheiser]

Hey thanks so much! I never thought this vid would get such a great response. I do need to make more but please check out my other prison vids on my channel!

[@yvette4892]

😂😂😂 too funny Great job 👍

[@claudiaswayorhighway]

Oooooof I’m in love

[@problematic_canik]

I'm ten minutes in and you have me cracking up. Hope you doing good now man. Haven't finished yet.

[@clautzenheiser]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying and although I have not made more videos, I’m doing great. Appreciate your kind words.

[@XeroBuster]

I wonder if my experience would transfer well to such an environment as I work in a facility that deals with people who have suffered from brain injuries and can be just as dangerous and volatile as prison inmates infact a few of the people that were living as participants where I work have been in the prison system and were transferred from prison to the place I work because it was deemed they were not in the proper environment for their mental condition so I sympathize with your experiences the majority of the things you listed were possibilities for you apply for me and my job the major difference being the amount of people I'm responsible for keeping track of and why they are there being the brain injury it's set up like more of a rehab center to get them back to a level where they can function in society

[@southerndude8250]

I’m considering applying for corrections but what you talk about here is making me think hard before I do. I’m just weighing, do I want to continue industrial painting drill rigs, which is really dangerous and bad for health, or should I just go for this. I have nothing else I can do and I myself don’t feel safe doing what I do anymore. I work around chemicals all day 😕. Really Bad chemicals.

[@danielthomas2659]

Please make more hilarious videos like this

[@nadialoveee6078]

You are handsome 😍 Great personality too!!

[@ShantiPiper.]

I’d love to hear why you resigned.

[@saintsmireles7055]

No level 1 my friend only 2,3,4,5 and detention units

[@bfry38]

The Military, first responders, etc... They get all the glory! Corrections you deal with some of the worse people ever. I have did a lot of different jobs and this job def wasn’t for me. People on death row have nothing to lose. You can be assaulted, these guys make weapons, etc... Anybody that does this job has all my respect! The pay is terrible for what you have to see and deal with too!

[@zedlav3182]

Yeah Arizona doc is probably one of the worst to work for pay wise. Cdcr pay is where it's at but also comes with a hightened risk.

[@evanmonast5522]

The military wins wars, you keep people in boxes. Check yourself.

[@bfry38]

Check myself? First off, I was in the Marines. I know what goes on. I’m not a C/O anymore. Keeping people in boxes lol. Please go shadow someone in a Prison. I’m not talking about a jail, I’m talking a maximum Security prison. I have almost been shanked and everything else. You just don’t walk around and hand them food into their cell. You are out in the yard with these guys. I can’t believe you would make a statement like that.

[@bfry38]

I can’t tell if you’re in the Army or Marines, but with a statement like that I can tell you’re a millennial and the toughest kid in the world, right? I used to be that kid many moons ago. I was a 0331 and I was the baddest dude around, Atleast I thought ;) best of luck to you. All I can say is God bless nowadays. I respect everyone the same! Their is no job out there that’s better than anyone else’s. We all work to pay bills/taxes. No matter what you do the rest of your life, or know matter what I do the rest of mine. Their is two things we will not get out of and that’s death and taxes! No matter how many millions, or billions of dollars someone has our graves will be the same size, God bless! 🙏

[@evanmonast5522]

@@bfry38 Surprise surprise, another 0331. And Yes, I am the toughest man in the world 😏

[@deonwhite201]

Very interesting video

[@clautzenheiser]

Thanks!

[@m3gaman00]

16yrs LAPD. Dude its stressful AF!! I got my polygraph examiners certificate in efforts to get out. It is hard mental work.

[@clautzenheiser]

I hear you man and thank you for all those years of serving the community! Hope all goes well for you.

[@Homeschoolmama86]

What made you choose to go into resell? And what was your breaking point to leave your current job?

[@clautzenheiser]

Well, I have been interested in resell before I decided to leave my job. I would say leaving my job as a Corrections Officer was years in the making, so it wasn't one thing that was a breaking point. I just want to be happy and fill my life with positive situations and people now, which is hard to do working in prison in my opinion.

[@jakewallace6966]

What was the written exam and academy like? Was the written exam hard? I’ve been told there’s math in it? What kind of math?

[@ethanshenk6468]

Have you ever been injured physically being a CO

[@user-fk3qc6xn6b]

I love the video 👏🏾😂 but i am supposed to start the academy in 3 months. As a female should i still consider it or keep trying for a police officer instead? 👀

[@clautzenheiser]

Thank you! So honestly if you are already starting the academy, you could get into it and try it. But… I would go PD as soon as possible. But on the other hand I feel like your chances of being injured physically on the job is way greater on pd.. and the mental injuries will be higher in corrections potentially. Congratulations really but if you value your mental health, shoot for pd.

[@angryapple9664]

did you make it to cert

[@supermario7528]

I start AZ cota next week. I dont know why but I wanted to do this type of job. I grew up in bad area and kinda know how criminals think, so i hope it all works out well. I definitely know not to ever let my guard down and don't underestimate a person. Im, suppose to work perryville, so i assume less dangerous?

[@clautzenheiser]

So first of all, good luck. Perryville is less dangerous physically but you will be dealing with more drama and fights between inmates.

[@supermario7528]

@@clautzenheiser Thankyou for reply. I ended up declining job offer and got hired with Yavapai SO detention. So i will be working Camp Verde Jail. 1hr closer to me. Thankyou

[@Memphis901G]

Funny 😂😂

[@crowleywebb7132]

As a girl becoming a correctional officer, this definitely helped😧

[@supermario7528]

Im scheduled for cota next week. I have family member that spent half his life in Prison as inmates in Ca. #1 thing im told is to respect them and they will respect you. I hope thats true. Good luck and be safe!

[@alexandriathompson5778]

youre great. ill buy stuff from you

[@1776Rob2012]

I'm a driver with the USPS. I just paid to take the corrections (Las Vegas) exam. I'm scheduled for Jan 8. Should I take a step back from corrections and be content with $20/hr with USPS? I drive the USPS 2-ton (with rear lift gate) as a collector. What is your suggestion?

[@clautzenheiser]

Well congrats on usps. It all depends. If you have a spouse and kids.. are you prone to depression or alcohol or other addiction? Working in the prison will test at your mental strength for sure and if you feel you can go down dark paths easy, I would keep on trucking or find something else.

[@justinmciver6433]

Leaving for academy on Monday!

[@clautzenheiser]

Good luck and wish you the best!

[@DAREALCHEENO]

Nuts , butts , nuts , butts Lmfaoooo

[@Mschrislaupuikwan]

Why you resign?

[@aliciablom9086]

i'm a former co of 10 years i worked my wayfrom min sec to maximum security their is a difference in units from poporn units to hard core units i was pissed on shit on and had giz tossed on me and that was my normal monday ! don't forget about having tray tables tossed at your head , knocked down stairs , riots etc prison is not for the weak!

[@clautzenheiser]

I agree, not for the weak. You have to go into the field knowing that you're chances of having a "bad" day are pretty high, and ask yourself if it is worth it. This is a job that someone has to do and it takes a certain person to cross that door and step inside. Getting hired and working in the prison is not enough in my opinion, you have to be GOOD at that job and unfortunately corrections hires almost everyone that applies which causes problems in and of itself. Tough job and tough life.

[@moemediwilson5455]

and here i am having a CO Interview to do next month

[@clautzenheiser]

Well, good luck to you and let me know if there's anything I could do to help!

[@heatherrenee5570]

Do u ever get less nervous. I am looking to going into to this job I’ve actually just put my application in. I am a 5’ 1 female and I am sooo nervous for all the training and I am also nervous for the job. Could u pls tell me anything that might help us little short females that might not be taken seriously. I am so scared that what happen to your friend will happen to me.

[@clautzenheiser]

Here is my opinion. There are many factors that tie into you being a short female. Are you working around sex offenders or general population? Gen pop for the most part will not assault a female staff member unless you basically "deserve" it. What I mean by that is you pick on them or belittle them in front of staff and inmates. Show them respect and for the most part they will show you respect as well. But, being a female in a male prison, you will be challenged every day and they will attempt to corrupt and compromise you. DO NOT bring your personal information to work and keep the personal talk about yourself to a bare minimum. Now for sex offenders, SO's prey on the weak and the chances of them trying to take advantage of you is greater, unless you stay in shape and don't put up with their disrespect. Inmates will easily pick up on fear, and you WILL be scared because it's normal male or female. It all depends on what you do with that fear. Run and cry or stand up for yourself and don't take crap. So ask yourself what kind of person you are before going behind those doors. Now for being a short female, from your looks alone you are never going to be taken seriously to be honest AT FIRST! You will be challenged very hard when you start and depending on how you handle the inmates, word spreads like wild fire in the prison. You want the inmates to talk about you like this " Forget it man, she isn't worth trying to get cause she gives the cold shoulder, she's not a bitch but she just ain't the one". Basically don't be a "Bitch" to them but demand their respect and follow the rules. You will have to write them up and punish them according to your facility. Once word gets around that you don't flirt with inmates and you're just there to do a job...they will lay off a little but they will never give up. This is very long but important. Don't get compromised because none of them actually like you and they don't respect you like people that aren't locked up do. When you start at your unit, find a female that you can tell gets respect and all the staff/inmates respect and make her your best friend. Stick to her like glue if she has a lot of years there already and pick up good habits from her. If she is worth a shit, she will take you under her wing and show you the ropes. Now for the tough thing to admit To be completely honest and this is a very unpopular opinion I guess, I personally do not think any females should be working around male inmates for multiple reasons. And this comes from my years of experiences. There are plenty of male officers that aren't worth a damn but here is why I don't think females should work there, and this is just a broad observation and isn't true all the time but is most. Female staff are smaller than most inmates, females are constantly flirted with by staff/inmates, you cant do strip searches or pat downs sometimes so that makes male officers upset, Officers that have high ranking will flirt with you and show favoritism cause problems, if you are injured, male CO's will react differently because your a female and may cause the situation to get worse, inmates will not respect you because of your appearance alone (just like a weak male). I hope all of this helps and best of luck!

[@heatherrenee5570]

Ty so much for the book it means a lot and helped me so much. I am starting off in min. Security and it is a woman’s prison. I’m not sure of how big of a difference this will make but thought I’d let you know. Thx again for everything 🙂

[@lizkim1546]

Now I want to withdraw that application is it worth risking it …. NAhhhh

[@ssippy]

@@heatherrenee5570 soo how has it gone?

[@ssippy]

@@lizkim1546 did you end up going forward with the job?

[@326th]

I've worked in Corrections in Chicago for 15 years. There is no other job like it, the burn out rate is astronomical.

[@clautzenheiser]

I agree. Unthankful job most of the time.

[@largestfern]

How are the prison counsellors treated?? What's their job like compared to the CO?

[@clautzenheiser]

Well, the counsellors are treated differently. To be honest I found it common that Counsellors are normally people that want to help, and are very nice. Unfourtently, I noticed that nice and trusting people get taken advantage of far too often in prison by inmates and other staff members alike. I feel like it is too hard to seperate the inmates that respect the counselors versus the ones that just want to take advantage of them.

[@largestfern]

@@clautzenheiser thanks for your honesty. I was offered a role as counsellor and my main duty is to assess suicide and self harm risk. I’m also a very nice person. If you could offer any tips before I start the role, that would be greatly helpful!! :) how not to get taken advantage of by staff and inmates etc

[@michaeltoscano2296]

Had me laughing a couple times. Dang what are we getting ourselves into

[@clautzenheiser]

Right?! Thanks!

[@garyworth97]

Cory, enjoyed your "adult" story about your first strip search. Gary

[@MrTimRS]

“I’ve seen so much penis” 🤣 stories were great man

[@capsaicinkat7767]

it's like being the police but being a room servant

[@clautzenheiser]

Ya, part of it

[@philosophytoday6518]

It’s supposed to be, but being understaffed, it’s a luxury

[@jason4453]

Do you get to pick the facility or complex? 🤔 Can you apply from a Different state ect...? 🤔 Can you smoke or should I quit? 🤔

[@clautzenheiser]

You do not get to pick your facility, but you can put in for a transfer to another facility after 1 year. You can apply from out of state. And you can normally smoke in designated areas, but I suggest you quit. Makes you healthier. :)

[@jason4453]

@@clautzenheiser If you can't pick the facility then do they help you find a place to live? That's wierd? Which complex is the most fun though? 🙂

[@jason4453]

@@clautzenheiser What about carrying impact weapons like a baton?

[@jason4453]

@VR Driver Ok thanks 🙂👍 Then you can go to the accadamy if you wanted, if they have any openings?

[@christinewade906]

What can a person do to advocate for inmates being beaten inside repeatedly? What laws or policy can we start change.?

[@clautzenheiser]

Well depends… if this act is actually happening, it is a matter of time before someone says something to the media, wether it be another CO or a family member of the inmate. I have worked in several prisons and i have not seen an inmate that was repeatedly beat. But if your question is in regards to an inmate beating another inmate, then unfortunately if the system and staff neglects to do their job, this story does not have a happy ending. Unfortunately inmates that are constantly bullied and picked on, normally they go to segregation areas of the prison and try to be celled up by themselves. As for something you can do, I would recommend demanding to speak to the warden of the facility and threaten to go public with the news. I hate to say it but it is very hard to prove anything because what happens behind those brick walls is a whole other world and the public is cut off.

[@craigrn16]

Damn, 11 officers to 1300!!!

[@clautzenheiser]

Ya… not exaggerating either.

[@craigrn16]

@@clautzenheiser wow. That's nuts

[@smackroscoe]

9 years? So you vested in the retirement system?

[@clautzenheiser]

I did. I pulled my $$ and took care of any debt.

[@mrminer071166]

ENFORCING THE LAWLZ FOR KIDS.

[@emandajohnson129]

😂😂😂

[@verticalmuscle5695]

I’m”intiminated” already

[@C1schecter101]

Lol

[@thomasryan2679]

You sure talk with your hands. Stop making up nonsense. Nobody goes to prison for "peeing in public". That's not a sex crime.

[@clautzenheiser]

Alright, have a good day and thank you!