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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

District Of Columbia

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Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

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Currently Employed: 69

Yearly Projected Openings: 0

Typical Hourly Wage: $28.70 - $33.55

Typical Annual Salary: $59,700 - $69,800

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: 1 to 5 years

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.
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.
Restrain, secure, or control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force as necessary.
Resolve problems between 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.
Complete administrative paperwork or supervise the preparation or maintenance of records, forms, or reports.