MyMajors Career Profile

Typical Tasks

Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.

Complete administrative paperwork or supervise the preparation or maintenance of records, forms, or reports.

Instruct employees or provide on-the-job training.

Resolve problems between inmates.

Supervise activities, such as searches, shakedowns, riot control, or institutional tours.

What kind of work is this?

Enterprising

Business based Work

Conventional

Organized, Procedural Work

Social

Working with people

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Leadership

What key skills are needed for this job?

Coordination

Social Perceptiveness

Active Listening

Monitoring

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Expected Knowledge

Public Safety and Security

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Law and Government

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Common Activities

Documenting/Recording Information

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.

Talk to your support team on campus about this career pathway and additional degree information.

Job Zone 3

Medium Preparation Needed

Education

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Typical Education Required