Correctional Officers and Jailers
in California
 

Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institution in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Include deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions. [More Details...]

Skills - Importance and Competence Level for this occupation (1-low, 100-high)[Top]
SkillsImportanceCompetence Level
Social Perceptiveness7649

Employment Projections[Top]
 AreaEstimated Year - Projected YearEmploymentEmployment ChangeAnnual Avg Openings
EstimatedProjectedNumberPercent
California 2018 - 202836,60033,400-3,200-8.727,670

Wages[Top]
AreaTime PeriodHourly MeanHourly by Percentile
25thMedian75th
California 2023$42.47$35.45$44.83$50.63

Education[Top]
Workers must have a Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) to gain the necessary skills for this occupation.However, those with related work experience would have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Training Programs[Top]
The following are the training programs available for the Occupation: Correctional Officers and Jailers
  1. Corrections
  2. Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
  3. Juvenile Corrections
Job Openings from JobCentral National Labor Exchange[Top]
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