What is a correction officer supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a correction officer supervisor

1. Explore correction officer supervisor education requirements

   Most common correction officer supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   36.1 %

   Associate

   23.4 %

   High School Diploma

   20.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific correction officer supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Public Safety	20.54%
   Security Procedures	16.23%
   Direct Supervision	11.99%
   Correctional Facility	8.82%
   Emergency Situations	7.89%

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3. Complete relevant correction officer supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New correction officer supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a correction officer supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real correction officer supervisor resumes.

4. Research correction officer supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage support teams, including maritime engineers, electrical and electronic engineers, and technical support and logistics personnel.
   • Train also in first aid and CPR
   • Maintain work schedules for jail employees and monitor CCTV's.
   • Maintain yearly proficiency and qualification on sidearm, shotgun and CPR.

5. Apply for correction officer supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a correction officer supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams