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Occupational Outlook Handbook: Correctional Officers
Publication year:
2003
| Cataloged on:
Oct. 31, 2006
ANNOTATION: "Job opportunities [for correctional officers] are expected to be plentiful due to much faster than average employment growth coupled with high turnover. Most jobs are in large regional jails or prisons located in rural areas. The work can be stressful because of concerns about personal safety." (p.1) This document covers: nature of the work; working conditions; employment; training, other qualifications, and advancement; job outlook; earnings; related opportunities; and sources of additional information.