Ask a Correctional Officer anything

455 Questions

Last Answer on February 10, 2022

How can a inmate contact his lawyer through a prepaid or debit account

Asked by Keteauna almost 8 years ago

I have absolutely no idea whatsoever. This is a question that should be directed to the individual lawyer or the bar association.

867 Votes

Is there much aggression in the prison system?

Asked by sofibour over 7 years ago

Prisoners are by nature or by training and experience aggressive. Some of the staff are too. The two things sort of run together..

866 Votes

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What did your job specifically consist of?

Asked by Jada over 7 years ago

The basic job description in the employment flier is a pretty good spot to look for that. Basically a Correctional Officer keeps an eye on inmates and provides services to them. We ensure that they are released for meals and jobs, get mail, get laundry done and, as much as possible, get along with each other and with staff. For more detailed info you can go to the CA Dept. of Corrections web site and download a job description from their employment opportunities section.

865 Votes

How jealous where inmates that you got to go home and have a happy life while they had to stay locked up?

Asked by Dude over 7 years ago

Typically not very. Most inmates are career criminals and know that getting locked up from time to time is the cost of doing business.

860 Votes

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What advice would you give someone considering corrections as a career?

Asked by K Roar over 7 years ago

It isn't as good a gig as it used to be due to politics, but it is still pretty decent, at least in CA.

856 Votes

I am starting a new career as a CO after many years of being in the Health Care field, my husband is a CO and is against me working as a CO and says we cannot work in the same prison. How true is this?

Asked by alvag80 about 8 years ago

In CA that is NOT true. The problem arises if one of you promotes. The other can not work in his/her direct chain of command. You could still work at the same facility. As long as one is not supervising the other it is not a problem.

855 Votes