{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:18.796Z","occupation":{"soc":"33-3012.00","title":"Correctional Officers and Jailers","group":"Protective Service","sector":"92","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers the custody, monitoring, search, documentation, and communication duties performed by correctional officers and jailers in adult correctional facilities, from entry-level post assignments through facility-wide leadership.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Head counts — conduct at scheduled intervals under direct officer supervision in a housing unit.","Facility locks, bars, and gates — inspect visually using a provided checklist during supervised security rounds.","Prisoner conduct — observe and report behavioral concerns to a senior officer during monitored recreational periods.","Cell shakedown procedures — assist a senior officer in searching assigned cells for contraband following established protocols.","Facility entrance — screen visitors by verifying identification and logging arrivals under direct supervision.","Incident log entries — record basic prisoner identification and disturbance details into a daily paper or electronic log with guidance.","Inmate mail — inspect envelopes and packages for prohibited items alongside a training officer using facility guidelines.","Prisoner identification records — enter charge and personal data into a database management system under supervisor review.","Radio and intercom communications — transmit clear status reports using standard codes on the facility telecommunications system.","Facility policies and regulations — read and reference written post orders to guide routine duties during a shift."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Head counts — complete independently at all required intervals and reconcile discrepancies before notifying a shift supervisor.","Security hardware conditions — inspect locks, window bars, doors, and gates on an assigned post and document findings in the facility log without prompting.","Prisoner behavior monitoring — apply social perceptiveness skills to identify early signs of tension in a housing unit and take preventive action per policy.","Vehicle and prisoner searches — conduct thorough pat-downs and vehicle inspections using practiced search techniques during routine intake or transport operations.","Visitor screening and access control — evaluate visitor eligibility, enforce contraband prohibitions, and manage entry flow at the facility gate independently.","Daily activity logs — maintain accurate, detailed records of prisoner movements, incidents, and counts using office suite or document management software each shift.","Mail contraband detection — inspect incoming and outgoing inmate mail systematically, flag suspicious items, and complete required documentation without supervisory prompting.","Prisoner charge and identification records — update and maintain inmate files in the facility database, ensuring accuracy across booking, housing, and release stages.","Verbal de-escalation — use active listening and calm speaking techniques to diffuse low-level inmate conflicts in a housing unit setting.","Time management on post — organize shift tasks including counts, inspections, and reporting to meet all deadlines across an eight-hour correctional facility shift."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Emergency head counts — initiate and coordinate unscheduled counts during a lockdown or escape alert and report verified results to command staff.","Comprehensive security inspections — assess the full range of physical security features across multiple posts, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend corrective actions to supervisors.","Complex inmate behavior — apply critical thinking and inductive reasoning to detect patterns of organized misconduct or gang activity within a general population unit.","High-risk cell shakedowns — plan and lead thorough cell and common-area searches for weapons, drugs, and contraband following elevated security alerts.","Incident documentation and reporting — author detailed, legally defensible incident reports using word processing software, capturing all relevant facts for administrative or judicial review.","Contraband intelligence — analyze mail inspection findings and cell search results to build an informational picture of contraband introduction methods within the facility.","Inmate rights and legal compliance — apply knowledge of law, government regulations, and facility policy to ensure all search, monitoring, and custody procedures meet constitutional standards.","Crisis negotiation support — use persuasion and negotiation skills to assist in resolving hostage or standoff situations in coordination with specialized response teams.","Cross-unit coordination — coordinate handoffs, inmate movements, and information sharing across multiple housing units to maintain facility-wide security continuity.","Technology utilization — leverage database query tools, electronic mail, and spreadsheet software to compile shift statistics, track repeat offenders, and support administrative reporting."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Facility security policy — develop, revise, and implement post orders and security protocols that govern all officer conduct across the correctional facility.","Officer training and development — design and deliver on-the-job training programs covering counts, searches, documentation, and de-escalation for new and incumbent correctional staff.","Institutional security strategy — assess systemic vulnerabilities in physical infrastructure and inmate management practices and present improvement plans to facility leadership.","Organizational incident response — lead the facility response to major disturbances, escapes, or emergencies by directing personnel, coordinating with law enforcement, and managing communications.","Performance standards and accountability — establish measurable competency benchmarks for officer monitoring, record-keeping, and inspection duties and evaluate staff against them.","Cross-agency public safety coordination — represent the facility in interagency meetings with courts, law enforcement, and community corrections partners to align custody and release practices.","Complex problem solving at scale — identify recurring patterns in inmate misconduct, contraband trends, and security breaches and implement facility-wide corrective programs.","Administrative records governance — oversee the integrity, retention, and security of all prisoner identification, charge, and incident records in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.","Staff well-being and stress management — implement programs that build stress tolerance, integrity, and self-control among correctional officers working in high-pressure custodial environments.","Technology adoption and oversight — evaluate and champion new database management, document management, or surveillance technologies that improve facility safety and operational efficiency."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}