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What is a correctional officer chief and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a correctional officer chief. For example, did you know that they make an average of $89.65 an hour? That's $186,474 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 32,300 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreCorrectional Officer ChiefUS Average
Salary
9.9

Avg. Salary $186,474

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
10.0

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.87%

Asian 0.65%

Black or African American 14.94%

Hispanic or Latino 14.50%

Unknown 3.68%

White 65.37%

Gender

female 33.82%

male 66.18%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.1

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a correctional officer chief

  1. Explore correctional officer chief education requirements

    Most common correctional officer chief degrees

    Bachelor's

    47.1 %

    Associate

    15.7 %

    Master's

    11.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific correctional officer chief skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Criminal Justice61.59%
    ACA38.41%
  3. Complete relevant correctional officer chief training and internships

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

    • Implement investigative initiatives which align partners, describe process and procedures and identify goals in the oversight of an investigation.
    • Issue weapons and ammunition for transportation officers.
  5. Apply for correctional officer chief jobs

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

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Average correctional officer chief salary

The average correctional officer chief salary in the United States is $186,474 per year or $90 per hour. Correctional officer chief salaries range between $88,000 and $392,000 per year.

Average correctional officer chief salary
$186,474 Yearly
$89.65 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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