JobSOC 33-3012
Correctional Officers and Jailers
Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions 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.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
4 programs- Criminal Justice and Corrections, General43.0100
- Corrections43.0102
- Juvenile Corrections43.0110
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other43.0199
02.
Draws on
- Public Safety and Security4.1 of 5
- English Language4.0 of 5
- Law and Government3.8 of 5
- Customer and Personal Service3.5 of 5
- Administration and Management3.5 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.