What is a correctional officer captain and how to become one

Key steps to become a correctional officer captain

1. Explore correctional officer captain education requirements

   Most common correctional officer captain degrees

   Bachelor's

   52.3 %

   Associate

   15.7 %

   High School Diploma

   12.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific correctional officer captain skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Public Safety	13.67%
   Security Procedures	11.72%
   Criminal Justice	6.74%
   CPR	5.75%
   Correctional Facility	4.98%

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3. Complete relevant correctional officer captain training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New correctional officers captain 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 correctional officer captain based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real correctional officer captain resumes.

4. Research correctional officer captain duties and responsibilities

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   • Used force and deadly force to include the use of chemical agents and firearms to control offenders.
   • Direct the installation, operation and maintenance of military radio and telecommunications assets for combat infantry units and fix telephone facilities.
   • Ensure all ammunition are accounted for upon issuing/receiving from assign officers.

5. Prepare your correctional officer captain resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your correctional officer captain resume.

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6. Apply for correctional officer captain jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a correctional officer captain 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