The Role And Functions Of The Role Of Corrections

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Role Of Correction Officials Michael S. Walker CRJ 303 Corrections Instructor M. Karabekou March 23, 2014 Role of Correctional Officials Correctional staff are the “heart and soul” of any facility that determines the success or failure of a correctional organization (AJCJ; Spring 2006). The duties of correctional work have been depicted as the most stressful job than any other occupation in the criminal justice system. Nevertheless, most of society knows little about the daily routine of a correctional officer or facility. With that said, I will identify the roles of correction officers, how they engage with the inmates and how the deal with the institution itself and the prison administrators. Job of Correction Officer According to, Bureau of Labor, 2014, correctional officers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested, awaiting trial or who have been sentenced to serve time in a jail or prison. Inside the prison or jail, correctional officers enforce rules and regulations. They maintain security by preventing disturbances, assaults, and escapes. Furthermore, they supervise the daily activities of inmates, ensuring that inmates obey the rules. Periodically or at any given moment, the officers conduct searches of inmates, cells and facilities. They’re looking for contraband, unsanitary conditions, and signs of a security breach (such as prying window bars and doors), settle disputes between inmates, and enforce discipline. The CO’s (correction officers), use constructive communication to employ the rules and use penalties, which involve punishments, ranging from loss of privileges to solitary confinement (Bureau of Labor, 2014). Besides conducting searches and maintaining orde... ... middle of paper ... ... can carry out the task of a prison administrator. This position is key as there are the drivers to improving the facility and treatment of prisoners. References Correlates Of Correctional Officer Job Stress: The Impact of Organizational Structure Lambert, Eric G; Hogan, Nancy Lynne; Allen, Reva I American Journal of Criminal Justice: AJCJ; Spring 2006; 30, 2; ProQuest Central pg. 227 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Correctional Officers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/correctional-officers.htm Stojkovic, S., & Lovell, R. (2013). Corrections: An introduction. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc What Are the Duties of a Correctional Administrator? by Shane Hall, Demand Media: http://work.chron.com/duties-correctional-administrator-17333.html

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