Hands-on
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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
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- Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.
- Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
- Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
- Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.
- Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.
- Supervise or perform searches of inmates or their quarters to locate contraband items.
- Monitor behavior of subordinates to ensure alert, courteous, and professional behavior toward inmates, parolees, fellow employees, visitors, and the public.
- Restrain, secure, or control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force as necessary.
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Interests involved in this work
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3.6 / 7
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Skills to explore
Source-reported importance on a 1–5 scale. Try a course, project or conversation to learn what these skills involve.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2020-08
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
2020-08
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
2020-08
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2020-08
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
2020-08
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2020-08
Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
2020-08
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2020-08
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
2020-08
Persuasion
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
2020-08
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 3 of 5 · 2020-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
Source crosswalk connections are research leads, not required qualifications.
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General →
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies →
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O*NET-SOC code 33-1011.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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