What’s good about being a Correctional officer, part 2.

We often overlook what’s good in our profession.

[@darrenhall7990]

I love being a correctional deputy. Not everyone can do our job. $110k this past year isn't bad for "babysitting"

[@raulrobles2961]

How much are you getting paid hourly? Also what state do you work at?

[@kookie4nookie]

Man someone was busy last year. That’s serious money. I’m interested in how much you were getting paid hourly as well. Cheers to you man. 🍻

[@_MoneyMike_]

Wow that’s a great salary...must of had a lot of overtime

[@copscorrections2494]

Good communications skills are the best weapon we have behind the walls .

[@ryanlee3228]

I wish my co officers could understand that. Most of the time please and thank you go so much further than yelling

[@rogerhackler223]

Make no mistake about this one, which is that being a correctional officer is a calling, and the only good reason there is for someone to want to do this, is because they want to make a difference in lives of other people for an extremely good reason, and an extremely important purpose, which involves being open to knowing what the facts are involving the needs of other people!

[@user-qr8td9wz1e]

I can tell, you’re very well trained. Most do not take the training seriously. You have integrity, respect, and ambition.

[@copscorrections2494]

Thank you for the kind remarks !

[@HalcyonRising]

Like mentioned in the video, it definitely pays to have good communication skills. I do my best to treat the guys on my unit fairly, and it usually has a positive effect. Having a units respect means; fast lock ups, warnings before incidents take place, and even support from the unit if a new intake gets lippy. I love my job, and it's a great step before policing, which is my goal. Thanks for the video and the supportive words! I've always wanted to be a cop, and I feel this is a great step.

[@copscorrections2494]

I have enjoyed s life working in both! Whether one uses corrections as a “stepping stone” or as a career in and of itself , it’s definitely a job to be proud of.

[@JohnSmith-it4sv]

Thank you for your contributions!

[@russhamilton3800]

Keith...fantastic video! Great job, yes there is lots of reason to have pride for doing this profession. You are rocking those shades by the way!

[@realpolicetalk]

Great points my friend. I have know many police who started in corrections.

[@copscorrections2494]

It’s a good life!

[@thomasnugent3836]

Very informative

[@copscorrections2494]

Good luck!

[@thomasryan2679]

I just realized something. Looks like the further away from city jobs, the better being a CO is. I worked in NYC. It's not a liked or respected job.

[@copscorrections2494]

Go figure, -5 and the sun was out!

[@EstradaJr90]

I'm moving along to become a correctional officer in California down to the Psychological Oral next week took my medical today... fingers cross lets see what happens

[@_MoneyMike_]

Did you make it?

[@EstradaJr90]

@@_MoneyMike_ yea I did already 1 year in the department time flies

[@Gabriel_the_Shemite]

@@EstradaJr90 What's it like? I'm planning to go in do a 1 year, and become a Sheriff/Leo/CBP.

[@KhameleonK]

How old are you. I’m trying to get a career in law enforcement

[@copscorrections2494]

I’m an old fart! I started in corrections on 1977 and became a certified law enforcement officer in 1995. I retired a a captain from corrections and work part time as a cop.