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What is a corrections unit supervisor 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 corrections unit supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $20.86 an hour? That's $43,396 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -10% and produce -42,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreCorrections Unit SupervisorUS Average
Salary
3.4

Avg. Salary $43,396

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 35.90%

male 64.10%

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 corrections unit supervisor

  1. Explore corrections unit supervisor education requirements

    Most common corrections unit supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    43.5 %

    Master's

    30.4 %

    Associate

    21.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific corrections unit supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Staff Training28.59%
    Emergency Response28.54%
    Disciplinary Actions28.13%
    Substance Abuse14.75%
  3. Complete relevant corrections unit supervisor training and internships

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

    • Manage behavior modification and offender restoration rehabilitation.
    • Adhere to all policy and ACA standards.
    • Maintain order in all phases of housing unit management.
    • Manage behavior modification and offender restoration rehabilitation.
  5. Apply for corrections unit supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a corrections unit 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

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Average corrections unit supervisor salary

The average corrections unit supervisor salary in the United States is $43,396 per year or $21 per hour. Corrections unit supervisor salaries range between $25,000 and $73,000 per year.

Average corrections unit supervisor salary
$43,396 Yearly
$20.86 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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