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Correctional Officers and Jailers in The United States

(Guardias de correccionales y carceleros)

Correctional Officers and Jailers -- Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institution in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)33-3012.00
Career InterestsREC
Minimum education required(High school)
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Mod OJT)
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)-0.72 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)434,300
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)402,900
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)33,800
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$31,740
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$50,130
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$78,090
Career ClusterLaw, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
(Ley, seguridad pública y seguridad)
Major Occupational GroupProtective Service

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