Question

List and briefly explain the six general job categories among correctional officers

(a) block officers, who supervise cell blocks or are on block guard duty;
(b) work detail supervisors, who oversee the cafeteria, prison store, and laundry, for example;
(c) industrial shop and school officers, who generally oversee workshop and educational programs;
(d) yard officers, who patrol the prison yard when prisoners are allowed there;
(e) tower guards, who work in isolation; and
(f) those who hold administrative building assignments, such as prison gate guards and overseers of visitation procedures

Answer 1

The six general job categories among correctional officers are block officers, work detail supervisors, industrial shop and school officers, yard officers, tower guards, and administrative building assignments.

Step-by-step explanation:

The six general job categories among correctional officers are:

1. Block officers: They supervise cell blocks or are on block guard duty.
2. Work detail supervisors: They oversee the cafeteria, prison store, and laundry.
3. Industrial shop and school officers: They generally oversee workshop and educational programs.
4. Yard officers: They patrol the prison yard when prisoners are allowed there.
5. Tower guards: They work in isolation.
6. Administrative building assignments: They hold administrative roles such as prison gate guards and overseers of visitation procedures.

Each category has specific duties and responsibilities within the correctional system.