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Correctional Officer Supervisor

Law, Compliance, and Public Safety
Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Correctional Officer Supervisor

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

At a Glance

Correctional Officer Supervisor earns an average of $43,947/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 5 years. Top skills: Criminal Corrections, Human Services, Counseling Techniques.

Avg Annual Salary

$43,947/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

5 years

Job Postings

1

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Median Wage

$76,310/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-2.8%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (21)

Criminal Corrections

5.0

Human Services

5.0

Counseling Techniques

4.9

Docketing (Court)

4.7

Nursing

4.6

Contingency Planning

4.5

Substance Abuse

4.5

First Aid

4.5

Self Defense

4.4

Treatment Planning

4.4

Physical Security Operations

4.3

Dental Therapy

4.3

Mental Health

4.2

Authorization (Computing)

4.1

Transitional Care

4.1

Social Work

4.1

Sociology

4.0

Rehabilitation

4.0

Mental Health Assessments

3.9

Law Enforcement

3.9

Evidence-Based Practice

3.8

Common Skills (8)

Planning

4.8

Management

4.8

Operations

4.8

Communication

4.7

Administrative Functions

4.2

Certifications (1)

Valid Driver's License

4.6

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