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Is being a correctional officer supervisor a good fit for you?

Leads and organises the officers who guard prisoners. Makes sure the team does its work properly.

What the work involves

  • Counts prisoners at regular times.
  • Keeps order and security in assigned areas by following the rules and laws.
  • Learns, follows and enforces all of the prison's rules and procedures.
  • Responds to emergencies, such as escapes.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onSome. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingSome. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingStrong. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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