Compare First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers & Psychiatric Technicians District Of Columbia

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Salary

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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Not Available
Psychiatric Technicians $65,000

Similar skills & knowledge

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Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.


skills & knowledge Gaps

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Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Medium
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians
High

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians

Postsecondary certificate

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Licensing

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Licensing for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

12 related certifications

Certification for Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians

5 related certifications

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