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Occupational Outlook Handbook: Correctional Officers

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Gruenert, Jeffrey

U.S. Dept. of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Washington, DC)

Published 1998-. 6 pages.

"Job opportunities [for correctional officers] are expected to be plentiful due to much faster than average employment growth coupled with high turnover. Most jobs are in large regional jails or prisons located in rural areas. The work can be stressful because of concerns about personal safety." (p.1) This document covers: nature of the work; working conditions; employment; training, other qualifications, and advancement; job outlook; earnings; related opportunities; and sources of additional information. Accession Number: 015742

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