Correctional Officer

Correctional Officer

Bob Walsh

Stockton, CA

Male, 60

I worked for the California state system, starting as a Correctional Officer and retiring as a Lieutenant in 2005. I now write for the PacoVilla blog which is concerned with what could broadly be called The Correctional System.

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Last Answer on February 10, 2022

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What is the diffrence between a judge and a comissionar

Asked by Tommy about 4 years ago

My GUESS is that a judge is a judge who presides over a court while a commissioner is an Administrative Law Judge who presides over an administrative hearing, such as an inmate disciplinary hearing or a parolee revocation hearing. It would, however, depending on what arena and what jurisdiction you are operating in. Not exactly my field of expertise.

What are good qualities for someone going into this line of work?

Asked by Peyton almost 4 years ago

Good communication skills, a thick skin and to be process oriented (rather than outcome oriented).

What do you think the scariest moment of your job was?

Asked by Muriel Baker over 3 years ago

I was in the middle of a couple of full-blown riots. That is kind of scary as you are never know if the riot is aimed at staff or other inmates.

Hey BAWB I NEED YOUR HELP WITH SOMETHIGN PLEASE MISTER WAWUSH

Asked by he t almost 3 years ago

 

1.What made you want to work as a correctional officer?
2.How do you handle the stress of working as a correctional officer?
3. Now being a correctional officer is it what you expected if not why?
4.How do you feel about inmates and criminals?

Asked by Linda Font over 2 years ago

 

5.Describe a typical day as a correctional officer.
6. How can you be an effective corrections officer?
7.What Physical Training Have You Done to Prepare for This Position?
8. Can you tell me about a time you’ve dealth with a difficult situation

Asked by Linda Font over 2 years ago