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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

SOC 33-1011.00Job Zone 3 · Medium Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers supervisory competencies in correctional facilities, spanning inmate custody and control, officer supervision, emergency response, policy enforcement, and institutional leadership across entry through executive career stages.

Sources:O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.SkillsCrosswalkSkillsCrosswalk — O*NET enrichment + adjacency index. Opens in new tab.
Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Inmate counts — conduct and record under direct supervisory guidance during scheduled intervals on a correctional housing unit.
  2. Institutional policies and regulations — read, reference, and apply basic rules under close oversight in a correctional facility setting.
  3. Order and discipline — recognize and report behavioral violations to senior staff in accordance with established facility protocols.
  4. Contraband searches — assist senior officers in performing searches of inmate quarters following prescribed search procedures.
  5. Emergency response procedures — follow step-by-step protocols during drills and minor incidents under the direction of a supervising officer.
  6. Correctional officer work — observe and assist in monitoring assigned officers' activities while learning supervisory expectations on shift.
  7. Inmate behavior patterns — identify and document observable changes in demeanor or conduct using standardized reporting forms.
  8. Use-of-force regulations — demonstrate awareness of authorized chemical agents and restraint tools under close supervisory instruction.
  9. Incident reports — draft basic written accounts of events using approved facility formats with guidance from senior supervisors.
  10. Database and office software — enter shift data, counts, and basic records into facility information systems under direct instruction.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Periodic inmate counts — independently conduct, verify, and reconcile headcounts across assigned areas in accordance with facility count schedules.
  2. Facility rules and regulations — apply and enforce institutional policies consistently across routine situations with minimal supervisory oversight.
  3. Officer conduct monitoring — observe and address subordinate behavior to ensure professional, courteous treatment of inmates and visitors during daily operations.
  4. Contraband searches — plan and lead searches of inmate persons and quarters, applying standard search techniques and documenting findings accurately.
  5. Emergency response — coordinate initial response actions during escapes or disturbances, directing correctional officers to assigned positions per facility protocols.
  6. Inmate discipline and welfare — balance custody requirements with inmate welfare considerations, resolving routine behavioral issues through de-escalation techniques.
  7. Shift documentation — prepare accurate shift logs, use-of-force reports, and personnel records using word processing and spreadsheet software.
  8. Personnel coordination — assign correctional officers to posts and adjust staffing coverage to maintain security levels during a standard facility shift.
  9. Critical incidents — apply deductive reasoning to assess developing situations and recommend appropriate escalation to facility management in a timely manner.
  10. Applicable law and policy — interpret relevant sections of correctional law and administrative regulations to guide day-to-day supervisory decisions.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Inmate count accountability — design and oversee a reliable count verification system across multiple housing units, identifying discrepancies and initiating corrective action autonomously.
  2. Security and order maintenance — enforce institutional rules and manage non-routine behavioral incidents across the full scope of assigned areas without requiring supervisory direction.
  3. Officer performance supervision — evaluate correctional officer conduct, provide real-time feedback, and document performance concerns in compliance with personnel management standards.
  4. Complex contraband operations — lead multi-area search operations, adapting techniques based on intelligence and risk assessment in a medium- to large-scale correctional institution.
  5. Emergency command — assume on-scene command during escapes, riots, or medical emergencies, coordinating multi-unit responses and liaising with law enforcement or medical personnel.
  6. Use of force — authorize and oversee deployment of restraints, chemical agents, or other approved force options, ensuring legal compliance and post-incident documentation.
  7. Staff development — identify training needs of individual correctional officers and implement on-the-job coaching plans to improve knowledge and professional conduct.
  8. Problem solving under pressure — apply complex problem-solving skills to resolve novel security threats or staffing crises, weighing risk factors and resource constraints simultaneously.
  9. Interdepartmental coordination — collaborate with classification, mental health, and administrative units to address inmate welfare and security concerns through integrated correctional strategies.
  10. Policy compliance reporting — analyze shift data, identify systemic issues, and produce detailed reports for facility administrators using office suite and database tools.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Institutional security strategy — establish facility-wide security protocols and staffing models that align with regulatory requirements and organizational safety goals across all shifts and units.
  2. Supervisory workforce development — design and deliver training programs that elevate supervisory competency throughout the correctional officer ranks in alignment with institutional standards.
  3. Policy and regulatory leadership — lead review and revision of institutional policies, ensuring compliance with evolving laws and government mandates at the division or facility level.
  4. Emergency management framework — develop and exercise comprehensive emergency response plans covering escape, riot, and critical incident scenarios for the entire correctional facility.
  5. Organizational culture — model and champion integrity, self-control, and stress tolerance as professional standards, shaping the conduct norms of the entire supervisory team.
  6. Personnel resource management — direct allocation, scheduling, and performance management of a multi-unit correctional officer workforce to achieve optimal security and operational outcomes.
  7. Cross-agency collaboration — represent the facility in coordination with law enforcement, courts, and community stakeholders to advance public safety and correctional best practices.
  8. Systems analysis and improvement — evaluate facility-wide security systems, identify operational gaps, and lead data-driven process improvements using advanced reporting and database tools.
  9. Leadership under crisis — exercise decisive command authority during high-stakes, multi-agency incidents, maintaining control of personnel and information flow in complex correctional environments.
  10. Mentorship and succession planning — identify high-potential supervisors, provide structured mentorship, and build a pipeline of qualified correctional leaders prepared for increased responsibility.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted policy lookup — uses AI chat tools to retrieve relevant institutional rules and regulatory language during shift briefings, cross-checking outputs against official policy documents before acting.
Developing
  1. Incident documentation drafting — directs an AI writing assistant to produce initial incident report narratives from spoken or written notes, then reviews and corrects the output for accuracy and institutional tone Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Inmate count reconciliation support — applies AI-powered data entry tools to log and cross-reference periodic inmate count records, flagging discrepancies for human verification before count is certified.
Proficient
  1. Active listening augmentation — uses AI transcription and summarization tools during officer debriefs and grievance hearings to capture key details, while personally evaluating tone, context, and credibility that automated tools cannot assess Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Shift monitoring dashboard interpretation — reads AI-generated anomaly alerts from facility surveillance and access-control systems, applying critical thinking to determine which alerts warrant immediate response versus routine logging WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Staff coordination scheduling — employs AI scheduling tools to generate officer post assignments and coverage plans, then adjusts outputs based on personnel knowledge and situational factors the model lacks.
Advanced
  1. Emergency response pre-planning — directs AI scenario-modeling tools to simulate escape, disturbance, or lockdown contingencies, evaluating model-generated response plans against institutional protocols and real-world constraints before incorporating them into emergency procedures Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Behavioral pattern analysis — commissions AI analysis of longitudinal incident and behavioral data across the inmate population to surface early-warning signals, then applies social perceptiveness and supervisory judgment to prioritize interventions Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. AI tool governance for the unit — establishes local standards for which AI-generated outputs correctional officers are authorized to act on independently versus which require supervisor sign-off, ensuring accountability chains remain intact WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Active Listening
Score: 42.2 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Technology Use, Monitoring and Control
technology_use_monitoring_control
Sources:Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication16 statements
Emerging
  1. Inmate count reporting — records and relays periodic inmate count data to shift supervisors using standardized verbal and written formats Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Policy language comprehension — reads and interprets institutional rules and regulations to answer basic questions from correctional officers on assigned posts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Incident documentation — drafts initial written accounts of minor disciplinary events using factual, sequential language in required report formats O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Radio protocol — transmits and receives clear, concise messages over institutional communication systems during routine shift operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Officer briefing delivery — conducts shift briefings that communicate post assignments, inmate alerts, and procedural updates to correctional officer teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Inmate interaction communication — conveys institutional expectations and disciplinary decisions to inmates using direct, authoritative, and de-escalatory language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-shift coordination messaging — prepares and delivers accurate written and verbal handoff communications to incoming supervisors to ensure continuity of custody O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Visitor and public communication — explains facility policies and access procedures to visitors and outside parties in a clear, professional manner Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Emergency communication leadership — directs officers and coordinates with external agencies through structured, high-pressure verbal communication during escapes or disturbances Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Subordinate performance documentation — authors detailed written evaluations of officer conduct, attendance, and adherence to post orders to support personnel decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Interdepartmental reporting — compiles and presents operational reports on inmate behavior patterns, staffing gaps, and security incidents to facility administration O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Testimony and legal communication — delivers clear, factual oral and written accounts during disciplinary hearings, grievance proceedings, or court-related processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Institutional communication standards development — authors or revises post orders, shift communication protocols, and emergency notification procedures adopted facility-wide Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-agency briefing leadership — leads joint communications with law enforcement, parole boards, and mental health personnel to coordinate complex inmate management cases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Supervisory communication mentorship — coaches new first-line supervisors on constructing defensible incident reports, conducting officer counseling sessions, and delivering command presence under stress Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Conflict narrative mediation — facilitates structured communication between conflicting parties—officers, inmates, or administrative staff—to resolve grievances before formal escalation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership16 statements
Emerging
  1. Post assignment oversight — monitors assigned correctional officers on single-post deployments to ensure adherence to standing post orders and institutional rules Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Entry-level accountability modeling — demonstrates punctuality, uniform compliance, and professional conduct that establishes basic behavioral standards for supervised officers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. New officer orientation support — guides newly assigned correctional officers through facility layout, count procedures, and emergency post responsibilities O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Direct order issuance — communicates clear, lawful directives to officers and inmates to maintain order within an assigned housing unit or post Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Shift personnel management — coordinates scheduling, post coverage, and task assignments across a full officer shift to meet custody and security requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Officer conduct correction — addresses substandard officer performance or behavior through informal counseling and documented verbal warnings in accordance with personnel policy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Emergency response command — assumes command of officer response teams during institutional disturbances, directing resource deployment and officer actions until relief arrives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Staff development encouragement — identifies skill gaps in individual officers and connects them with training opportunities or mentorship to build unit capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Unit culture stewardship — establishes and sustains a professional, ethical shift culture that balances security imperatives with appropriate inmate welfare considerations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Formal disciplinary process leadership — initiates and manages the formal progressive discipline process for officers, documenting each step and ensuring procedural compliance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis command coordination — leads multi-officer responses to escapes, assaults, or medical emergencies, maintaining command authority under sustained operational pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Performance accountability systems — implements shift-level performance tracking that ties individual officer behavior to facility security outcomes and inmate welfare metrics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Supervisory pipeline development — identifies and systematically develops high-potential correctional officers for promotional readiness through structured leadership experiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional leadership contribution — participates in facility-wide policy review committees, bringing operational expertise to shape security standards and officer conduct expectations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Multi-unit incident command — assumes command over multiple housing units or external perimeters during large-scale emergencies, directing dozens of officers with sustained strategic clarity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Leadership under institutional scrutiny — maintains team morale, operational integrity, and public trust during high-profile incidents, investigations, or periods of significant institutional change Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition16 statements
Emerging
  1. Personal decision review — reflects on individual supervisory decisions after shifts to identify gaps in judgment or procedural application Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning from policy updates — monitors comprehension of new regulations and self-assesses retention gaps before applying updated procedures in live supervisory contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Stress response awareness — recognizes personal emotional and cognitive reactions to high-tension inmate interactions and adjusts self-monitoring accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Feedback reception — receives performance feedback from senior supervisors and identifies specific behaviors to adjust in subsequent shifts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Supervisory strategy evaluation — reviews the outcomes of officer deployment strategies and inmate management decisions to determine what worked and what requires adjustment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Bias recognition in monitoring — identifies personal assumptions about individual inmates or officers that could distort monitoring judgments and corrects for those tendencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. After-action self-assessment — conducts structured personal reviews following emergencies or use-of-force events to evaluate decision quality under pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Learning strategy planning — selects targeted training, peer consultation, or self-study to address identified supervisory skill deficits in a deliberate sequence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cognitive load management in emergencies — recognizes when situational overload is degrading decision quality during active incidents and applies structured prioritization to restore clarity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Supervisory blind spot mitigation — systematically reviews own supervision patterns across officer teams to detect unintentional favoritism, over-reliance, or monitoring gaps Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Mental model refinement — updates internal frameworks for inmate threat assessment and officer reliability based on accumulated incident data and outcome analysis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Pre-shift mental preparation — applies deliberate cognitive preparation routines before high-risk shifts, reviewing known inmate alerts, officer readiness, and contingency plans Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive mentorship for supervisors — coaches peer and subordinate supervisors on structured self-evaluation techniques applicable to correctional emergency response and personnel decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional learning loop contribution — synthesizes personal and unit-level after-action insights into recommendations for policy revision and training curriculum improvement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Complex judgment calibration — benchmarks own high-stakes supervisory decisions against institutional outcomes data to continuously recalibrate threat assessment and personnel management instincts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Adaptive expertise demonstration — draws on self-aware pattern recognition to manage novel or unprecedented security scenarios that fall outside established procedural guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking16 statements
Emerging
  1. Contraband identification analysis — applies established criteria to evaluate whether items discovered during searches meet the institutional definition of contraband Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Count discrepancy evaluation — identifies numerical inconsistencies in periodic inmate counts and initiates the appropriate verification process Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Rule applicability assessment — determines which specific institutional policies apply to observed officer or inmate behavior before taking supervisory action O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Behavioral observation interpretation — distinguishes between normal and anomalous inmate behavior during routine housing unit monitoring using observable behavioral cues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Incident causation analysis — examines the sequence of events preceding a disciplinary incident to identify contributing factors beyond the immediate trigger Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Evidence evaluation for reports — assesses the reliability and completeness of officer incident reports before submitting them to administration to ensure factual accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Threat prioritization under competing demands — evaluates simultaneous security concerns across a housing unit and ranks responses according to risk severity and available resources Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Policy exception reasoning — analyzes whether specific circumstances warrant deviation from standard procedure and documents the rationale for administrative review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Use-of-force justification analysis — evaluates whether a use-of-force incident meets legal, policy, and proportionality standards before authorizing or reporting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Inmate classification risk assessment — integrates behavioral history, institutional records, and current observations to make defensible housing and custody recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Staffing vulnerability analysis — identifies shift-level security gaps by cross-referencing post coverage data, inmate alert levels, and historical incident patterns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Grievance merit evaluation — analyzes the factual basis of inmate or officer grievances to determine whether claims warrant escalation or procedural response Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systemic security gap identification — applies advanced critical analysis to facility-wide incident data to surface recurring security vulnerabilities that individual incidents obscure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Policy logic interrogation — evaluates existing institutional policies against operational outcomes and legal standards to recommend evidence-based revisions to administration Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Complex personnel decision reasoning — constructs and documents multi-factor analyses of officer fitness-for-duty situations involving behavioral, legal, and operational considerations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Scenario-based training design — develops realistic, analytically demanding training scenarios that expose supervisory officers to ambiguous, high-stakes decision environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration16 statements
Emerging
  1. Peer officer cooperation — coordinates basic post coverage swaps and information sharing with fellow correctional officers and supervisors during routine shifts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Medical staff coordination — communicates inmate health concerns to nursing or medical personnel and follows collaborative care protocols within institutional guidelines O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Shift handoff participation — contributes accurate, timely information to incoming shift supervisors to support seamless custody transitions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Support role in emergency response — follows the lead of incident commanders during large-scale responses, executing assigned functions within a coordinated team structure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Interdepartmental working relationships — builds functional working relationships with classification, mental health, and programs staff to manage complex inmate cases collaboratively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Multi-supervisor coordination during incidents — collaborates with peer supervisors across housing units to coordinate officer movements and resource sharing during active emergencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Officer team cohesion building — facilitates collaborative dynamics within the shift team by clarifying roles, resolving interpersonal friction, and aligning officers around shared security objectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Law enforcement agency liaison — coordinates with external law enforcement or parole officers during inmate transfers, escapes, or criminal investigations requiring joint action O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cross-functional case collaboration — leads coordination meetings with mental health, legal, and security staff to develop integrated management plans for high-risk or special-needs inmates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Collective emergency response execution — orchestrates officer teams, medical staff, and administrative personnel in unified response to major institutional emergencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Union and management collaboration — navigates collaborative processes with labor representatives on scheduling, discipline, and working condition matters within contractual boundaries Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Community reentry coordination — collaborates with external social services, parole boards, and community organizations to support structured reentry planning for releasing inmates O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Facility-wide collaboration architecture — designs and champions cross-departmental communication structures and joint protocols that reduce siloing and improve collective security outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Regional correctional network participation — represents the facility in multi-agency correctional networks, contributing operational expertise to regional safety and best-practice initiatives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Collaborative conflict resolution leadership — mediates multi-party disputes involving officers, inmates, administrative personnel, and external stakeholders through structured collaborative processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Training collaboration with external agencies — co-develops and delivers joint training programs with law enforcement, mental health agencies, and community partners to build shared operational competency Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character16 statements
Emerging
  1. Policy compliance consistency — adheres to all institutional rules, regulations, and post orders uniformly, regardless of shift conditions or personal relationships with individual officers or inmates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Honest incident reporting — documents incident reports with factual accuracy, including self-reporting of errors or procedural deviations without minimizing accountability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Equal treatment demonstration — applies institutional rules to all inmates and officers consistently, without favoritism based on personal familiarity or protected class characteristics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Confidentiality maintenance — protects sensitive inmate records, personnel information, and institutional security data from unauthorized disclosure O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Ethical boundary enforcement — identifies and addresses officer conduct that violates professional boundaries with inmates, including inappropriate familiarity, before it escalates to misconduct Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Accountability modeling under pressure — accepts responsibility for shift-level failures or errors in a transparent, non-deflecting manner when reporting to administration Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Humane treatment oversight — ensures that officer interactions with inmates maintain dignity and legal standards even in high-tension disciplinary or emergency contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Whistleblower protection practice — addresses observed colleague misconduct through proper reporting channels, resisting informal pressure to ignore or suppress violations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Institutional integrity standard-setting — establishes and consistently enforces an uncompromising ethical standard for officer conduct that defines the shift's professional identity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Use-of-force ethics oversight — monitors and documents use-of-force events with rigorous objectivity, reporting excessive force regardless of officer relationships or operational consequences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict-of-interest navigation — identifies and transparently discloses personal conflicts of interest in personnel decisions, investigations, or inmate management cases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Procedural justice application — ensures that disciplinary processes for both officers and inmates are applied with procedural fairness, transparency, and documented due process Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethics culture leadership — drives a facility-wide culture of professional integrity by mentoring supervisors, acknowledging ethical courage, and systematically addressing corruption risks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional trust stewardship — maintains public, administrative, and inmate trust in facility operations through sustained, visible ethical leadership during periods of institutional controversy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Policy ethics review contribution — participates in or leads reviews of institutional policies that may create structural incentives for misconduct, recommending systemic corrections Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Moral courage in command — overrides institutional pressure or informal norms when they conflict with legal, ethical, or human rights obligations, accepting the professional consequences of that stand Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity16 statements
Emerging
  1. Improvised de-escalation adaptation — applies situationally adapted language and approach when standard de-escalation scripts are ineffective with a specific inmate population or individual Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Resource constraint problem-solving — identifies alternative post coverage arrangements when staffing shortfalls require creative deployment of available personnel Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Novel contraband detection approach — adapts search techniques when standard methods are unlikely to locate innovatively concealed contraband items Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Inmate program engagement encouragement — devises informal incentive approaches to encourage inmate participation in rehabilitative programming within security constraints O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Incident prevention strategy design — develops proactive housing unit management approaches that reduce tension and preempt predictable inmate conflicts through environmental and scheduling adjustments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Shift morale innovation — introduces non-standard but procedurally compliant practices that sustain officer alertness and engagement during extended or monotonous post assignments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Training exercise invention — creates informal tabletop or practical exercises for shift officers that address specific security scenarios observed in the unit Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Communication barrier solutions — devises creative accommodations for communicating institutional expectations to inmates with language, cognitive, or literacy barriers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Security protocol gap remediation — designs interim procedural solutions to identified security vulnerabilities while formal policy revision processes are underway Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Officer engagement in difficult assignments — creates structured experiences and recognition practices that sustain professional motivation in officers assigned to chronically high-stress units Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict resolution innovation — develops and applies non-standard conflict mediation techniques tailored to the unique interpersonal dynamics of specific inmate populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Cross-training program design — constructs multi-post cross-training rotations that expand officer capability and reduce single-point-of-failure vulnerabilities in shift coverage Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Institutional security innovation — authors novel security management concepts—crowd control configurations, contraband interdiction strategies, or inmate classification tools—adopted at the facility or agency level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Correctional practice knowledge transfer — translates creative operational solutions developed in the field into structured training content or policy proposals that spread innovation across the organization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis management improvisation — leads effective responses to unprecedented emergency scenarios where no existing protocol applies, designing real-time tactical solutions under active threat conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Rehabilitative environment co-design — collaborates with programs and mental health staff to creatively restructure unit routines in ways that measurably improve inmate behavior and reduce incidents Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset16 statements
Emerging
  1. Critical feedback acceptance — receives performance evaluations and supervisory critiques from facility administrators and incorporates specific behavioral adjustments into subsequent shifts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory change adaptation — treats updates to institutional policies, laws, and procedures as learning opportunities rather than disruptions, proactively seeking comprehension Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Incident learning extraction — identifies one concrete supervisory lesson from each significant disciplinary or emergency event handled during a shift Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Challenging assignment engagement — accepts difficult post assignments or inmate populations as developmental opportunities rather than burdens Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. After-action growth application — translates post-incident self-evaluations into measurable changes in supervisory approach applied in subsequent comparable situations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Training investment beyond requirements — pursues supervisory, legal, or psychological training beyond mandatory minimums to build depth in identified skill gaps Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer learning engagement — actively solicits the supervisory strategies of experienced colleagues and integrates effective practices into own shift management repertoire Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Resilience after disciplinary reversals — accepts the administrative reversal of personnel decisions without resentment, using the outcome to recalibrate procedural knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Officer growth facilitation — creates structured developmental experiences for correctional officers that treat performance gaps as improvable conditions rather than fixed deficiencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Long-term professional development planning — constructs a multi-year supervisory growth plan aligned with emerging correctional management standards and personal skill assessment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional change adoption leadership — models enthusiastic engagement with new technology, policy, or operational systems for resistant officers, accelerating unit-wide adoption Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. High-difficulty inmate population mastery — deliberately develops specialized expertise in managing mentally ill, gang-affiliated, or high-security-risk inmates through targeted learning and applied practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Growth culture institutionalization — embeds continuous improvement norms into shift culture so that learning from incidents becomes a routine, non-punitive team expectation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Failure-to-learning system design — develops structured after-action review protocols that extract systemic growth insights from unit failures rather than attributing them to individual error Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-disciplinary skill acquisition — pursues competence in adjacent fields—behavioral psychology, law, emergency management—and integrates that knowledge into correctional supervisory practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Mentor role in organizational growth — serves as a formal mentor within a promotional development program, guiding supervisory candidates through applied learning experiences in live correctional environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness16 statements
Emerging
  1. Shift attention calibration — maintains sustained, focused awareness during routine count procedures and post monitoring to detect deviations from normal institutional conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional state recognition — identifies personal stress, frustration, or fatigue responses before interacting with inmates or officers in sensitive or high-stakes situations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Trigger awareness in inmate interactions — recognizes specific inmate behaviors or provocations that elevate personal reactivity and consciously pauses before responding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Environmental awareness maintenance — sustains consistent situational awareness of sounds, movements, and behavioral cues across an assigned housing unit during extended post assignments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Emotion regulation under provocation — manages personal emotional responses to inmate verbal aggression, officer insubordination, or administrative criticism without retaliatory or impulsive reaction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional de-escalation presence — enters volatile inmate encounters with deliberate calm, projecting emotional steadiness that reduces rather than amplifies situational tension Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Pre-response pause practice — inserts a structured assessment pause before issuing orders or taking physical action during rapidly developing security events Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Officer emotional state monitoring — reads emotional and attentional states in subordinate officers and intervenes before fatigue, frustration, or fear produces procedural errors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. High-pressure command composure — maintains calm, focused decision-making during active emergencies—escapes, assaults, medical crises—without communicating anxiety to the officer team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Sustained attention management on long shifts — applies deliberate attention maintenance strategies during extended or overnight shifts to prevent perceptual drift and monitoring lapses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Mindful use-of-force decision-making — maintains present-moment awareness of proportionality, legal authority, and situational necessity during rapidly evolving use-of-force decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Post-incident emotional processing — engages in structured personal recovery after traumatic or high-intensity incidents before returning to active supervisory duties Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Shift mindfulness culture creation — introduces and normalizes attention and emotional regulation practices across the shift team that measurably reduce officer errors and use-of-force incidents Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Trauma-informed supervision — applies mindful awareness of officers' cumulative trauma exposure to supervisory interactions, preventing emotional shutdown and promoting sustainable performance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mindful command authority — exercises use-of-force and crisis command authority with consistently measured intentionality, documented over time as a model for institutional use-of-force training Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Organizational stress response design — contributes to facility-level critical incident stress management programs by integrating mindfulness-based practices into post-incident officer support protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude16 statements
Emerging
  1. Shift continuity under fatigue — maintains required supervisory vigilance through the full duration of extended or overnight shifts without reducing monitoring quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. First exposure to institutional violence — responds to initial encounters with inmate violence or self-harm with functional professional conduct rather than avoidance or panic Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Uncomfortable personnel action follow-through — issues required verbal warnings or disciplinary documentation to officers despite social discomfort or informal peer resistance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Routine adversity persistence — sustains consistent enforcement of institutional rules despite repeated minor resistance from inmates or officers over the course of a shift Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Sustained emergency performance — maintains effective command function across the full duration of prolonged institutional emergencies without functional degradation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Investigative pressure resistance — pursues misconduct investigations or use-of-force reviews to conclusion despite informal organizational pressure to minimize findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Chronic stress management — sustains professional performance and personal stability through extended periods of elevated institutional tension, understaffing, or operational disruption Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Unpopular decision execution — implements administratively directed policy changes or personnel actions that generate officer resistance, maintaining resolve through the transition period Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Career-risk accountability — accepts professional consequences of truthful reporting in high-stakes misconduct or use-of-force cases without allowing self-preservation to distort accounts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. High-frequency trauma exposure — maintains supervisory effectiveness and personal resilience through sustained exposure to inmate self-harm, violence, and death without functional withdrawal Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional conflict navigation — persists through sustained administrative conflict, union grievance processes, or external investigations while maintaining shift operational integrity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Multiple simultaneous crisis management — sustains command focus and decisive action during concurrent emergencies across multiple housing units without decision paralysis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Adversity leadership modeling — visibly sustains composure, commitment, and professional purpose during facility-wide crises or investigations, anchoring officer morale through the institution's most difficult periods Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Chronic occupational resilience stewardship — leads facility-level efforts to build officer and supervisory resilience through systematic wellness, peer support, and psychological safety programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Long-term institutional courage — sustains ethical and operational standards over a full career in correctional supervision despite systemic pressures toward normalization of misconduct or complacency Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Crisis leadership legacy — trains, coaches, and prepares the next generation of supervisors to exhibit the same level of resolve and operational fortitude in high-stakes correctional environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Related titles
Corrections Officer · Commissary Manager · Correction Officer Supervisor · Correction Warden · Correctional Captain · Correctional Case Records Supervisor · Correctional Housing Unit Manager · Correctional Officer Captain · Correctional Program Supervisor · Correctional Supervisor · Corrections Lieutenant · Detention Director
RAPIDS apprenticeships
0236 · Corrections Officer
O*NET skills
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationSpeakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesReading ComprehensionPersuasionNegotiationWritingComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningTime ManagementJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisLearning StrategiesInstructingService OrientationSystems Evaluation
Knowledge domains
Public Safety and SecurityLaw and GovernmentAdministration and ManagementPsychologyEnglish LanguageAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingPersonnel and Human ResourcesCustomer and Personal ServiceSociology and AnthropologyTherapy and Counseling
Abilities
Oral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionNear Vision
Work styles
Stress ToleranceDependabilityIntegritySelf-ControlCautiousnessLeadership Orientation
Technology
Data base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwarePresentation softwareWord processing software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.
  2. Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
  3. Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
  4. Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.
  5. Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.
  6. Supervise or perform searches of inmates or their quarters to locate contraband items.
  7. Monitor behavior of subordinates to ensure alert, courteous, and professional behavior toward inmates, parolees, fellow employees, visitors, and the public.
  8. Restrain, secure, or control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force as necessary.
CIP education codes
43.010043.010243.010443.0113

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