What’s good about being a correctional officer.

[@nathanielbuesing2865]

I haven’t started yet, just did the physical, but my positivity is why I thought I would do well. I liked your video because it affirmed that if you think negative it will be that way. Thank you for the quick video. It helped me more than all the jargon long ones snd was to the point.

[@copscorrections2494]

I’m glad you liked the video! Good luck moving forward!

[@richardfiedler2201]

I'm retired corrections 26 years you just made EXCELLENT EXCELLENT POINTS!!!!! Stay safe brother enjoy your video

[@tint661]

I retired with 28 years of service. I got retirement points for being a veteran. Over 90 percent of my co workers were vets also. Job security, retirement benefits and healthcare are worth every year of sticking it out. There were even times we didn't get paid due to the state not passing a budget. I'm not perfect and I got a day on the "street" for not paying attention to a fight that happened on my watch. I took the punishment because I was wrong. No one required medical attention. I often wonder if the fight was staged to get me off the block. People I started with went back to mining coal several months after starting. While in training they used to talk about crawling around on their hands and knees in water in the mines. I'm not sure why they went back. I had 47 days of paid vacation when I retired. My wife and I are living ok on my pension. I have a nice IRA which I draw a small amount from every month. It was well worth the time and effort of getting up on holidays and week ends to go to work. I would do it all over again.

[@copscorrections2494]

Too many people on corrections complain about the job without realizing the benefits!

[@mufasarobin9381]

In this kind of jobs, you have to respect the inmates and treat them professionally inorder to gain respect.. You have to be Fair, consistent, and have Sense of humor.. when I was a Co, that's what I practiced and Godwilling, I didn't have any issues with the inmates...I remember an inmate called me " Hey Rookie Co." I Said, Hi Rookie inmate. Some of the Cos were More complicated than the actual inmates.. When it came to internal shit, I always kept my mouth shut and kept my eyes and ears open to perform my duty.

[@romananovackova2691]

I just got hired and going to academy soon, it’s great career to get into, have to make the best of it and love making difference 😊

[@copscorrections2494]

Stay positive, keep your head on a swivel and remember inmates are not your friend! Thanks for watching!

[@Miamiflow885]

hows it going one year later?

[@randycox1101]

Excellent advice…, Thanks. I work at the county jail for the Sheriff and recently suffered an ankle accident which required serious surgery. Fortunately.., I was actually able to have some time off and returned to desk duty. I am thankful for them keeping in touch with me during my absence.

[@copscorrections2494]

Thanks for your support!

[@SandureKrovet]

I start my corrections job on Monday :). I'd lie if I said I wasn't nervous

[@shonnbennett7682]

How's it going

[@JohnDoe-fr1id]

@@shonnbennett7682 He got murked

[@SandureKrovet]

It’s going great. I’m at a new facility now. Inmates are a bit more serious than the Child support and drug dealing I/M that I was dealing with. I couldn’t be happier with this job. It’s never the same on a day to day basis.

[@SandureKrovet]

@@JohnDoe-fr1id no I didn’t get murked. I didn’t see any notifications from this comment. It has been 2 years since I wrote this

[@SandureKrovet]

@Anthony Morris yes absolutely. I’m actually in the process of applying for a captains position

[@copscorrections2494]

Thanks Gary. Coming from my professional of your caliber that means a lot .

[@realpolicetalk]

Great video, thanks for pointing out the positive points to a noble profession.

[@thomasnugent3836]

Very good discussion

[@michellariviere4911]

I'm a CO. 27 yrs in. I retire at 30. I just can't wait! I just can't beleive I lasted that long so far! I'm working for my pension in 3 yrs.

[@BoricuaTaino]

I start as a Correctional Police Officer here in New Jersey and I’m excited for the opportunity and career. I was a juvenile detention officer before this so I have some jail experience. Good video sir

[@lucyoseni2962]

Pls do jersey pay well? I live in Philly

[@fishontv123]

How is it so far? Took my civil service test this year and already have a job offer for University Police that I took, but havent started yet cause they are taking a while. Also have many other applications out, but trying to keep every option open right now until I offically start somewhere.

[@copscorrections2494]

I think that’s entirely normal. Stay safe!

[@EGGZ1983]

Good points..

[@MostlyOutdoors]

Great video sir, im 19 and 8 weeks into being a corrections officer at my county jail. 4 weeks left of training

[@Xxhermitxxrs]

Almost there bro keep it up

[@quincy189]

whats your starting pay?

[@copscorrections2494]

It’s too easy to feed into the negativity.

[@rogerhackler223]

I understand exactly what was mentioned about job security, and other reasons to become a correctional officer, and I don't respect any of them that are all about this involving what says it is just another job! Now if the reasoning I involving people who are all about becoming correctional officers, with the understanding that it is a calling to do service to others, because you want to make a difference in the lives of other people, and not making a career out of doing this, then I do respect the reasoning for wanting to become a correctional officer!

[@trueprisonstoriesbygaryyor3684]

Great video! Thank you sir!

[@realpolicetalk]

You nailed it my friend.

[@copscorrections2494]

Thanks brother!

[@trueprisonstoriesbygaryyor3684]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@leepritchet2292]

So what was the positive sides? Always being able to work as a corrections officer ? Did I miss something.

[@SOS-ct9mv]

What's it like for the Recreation Therapists? how do the inmates treat them? is it just as dangerous?

[@copscorrections2494]

Generally the role of a recreational leader is recognized by the inmate as some thing which affords them a release from their daily routine. That doesn’t mean that the job isn’t dangerous for them but they are perceived as less of a threat to inmates than officers.

[@greggphelps7643]

Hide your kids...Hide your wives...

[@modupeolawinjobi4960]

Lol

[@officer2718]

I would like to start as a lieutenant correctional officer because I am about to finish my PhD degree

[@MostlyOutdoors]

No matter the degree, you start on the bottom... work your way up

[@officer2718]

@@MostlyOutdoors Do I get a rank and a position after graduating from the academy?

[@MostlyOutdoors]

@@officer2718 youll have to start as a normal deputy then work your way to Sergeant then work yout say to lieutenant

[@ryanlee3228]

When i started at corrections they wanted me to immediately become a sergeant due to my military background. I declined, when i was asked why? I stated that i had never been a CO and wouldnt know how to be a sergeant since id never been a CO. That was the smartest thing i did, because iv seen others do it since then and end up fired because they didnt know how things worked. Start at the bottom and learn, learn from fellow CO's especially the old schools, learn from your rank both the good and bad so you know what to and not to do and say! Fast leadership is bad leadership!!!! Earn it

[@officer2718]

@@thomasryan2679 I stick to security

[@mishkafilm]

Thank You, Always stay positive, I learned one phrase from Prison break t-bag used to say, Captivity of Negativity . Let's not make it that.