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Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Median Salary
70,530
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

What sectors do they work in?

State and local government

89%

Federal Government

7%

Private for profit

2%

Private not for profit

1%

Self-employed

1%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$44,010

10%

$70,530

Median

$115,400

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    58%

  • Associate's degree

    22%

  • Bachelor's degree

    10%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    5%

  • Some college

    2%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
  • Corrections
  • Corrections Administration

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Public Safety and Security
  • Psychology
  • Education and Training
  • Law and Government
  • Computers and Electronics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.