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Aircraft Launch and Recovery Specialists

SOC 55-3012.00Job Zone —v.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers correctional security operations in institutional settings, spanning routine inmate count and order maintenance through strategic policy leadership and emergency command for Aircraft Launch and Recovery Specialists classified under the Military-Specific correctional officer occupation.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Inmate count procedures — conduct under direct supervision using established count schedules on a correctional facility housing unit.
  2. Institutional rules and regulations — read and reference during daily assignments under the guidance of a senior officer.
  3. Assigned post orders — follow step-by-step protocols to maintain basic security coverage in a supervised correctional setting.
  4. Radio communication equipment — operate and transmit routine status updates following standard call procedures on a facility shift.
  5. Inmate behavior patterns — observe and report unusual activity to a supervising officer during housing unit rounds.
  6. Incident documentation — complete basic written reports using approved templates after minor disciplinary events on the unit.
  7. Emergency alarm systems — identify and activate under direct instruction during initial response drills in a correctional facility.
  8. Oral instructions from supervisors — receive and confirm understanding of daily assignments at shift briefings in a correctional environment.
  9. Facility database software — enter routine inmate count data and movement records into authorized systems under close oversight.
  10. Personal protective equipment and restraint tools — identify, inspect, and stage correctly at the start of each shift in a correctional setting.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Scheduled and random inmate counts — conduct independently and reconcile discrepancies against official rosters on a multi-unit correctional floor.
  2. Order and discipline standards — enforce consistently across assigned areas by applying institutional policy with limited supervisory guidance.
  3. Regulatory compliance knowledge — maintain and apply current understanding of facility rules to daily inmate interactions and post activities.
  4. Emergency response protocols — execute initial containment and notification steps for escape attempts or disturbances without awaiting direct orders.
  5. Inmate grievance interactions — address routine requests and complaints using active listening and social perceptiveness to de-escalate tension on the unit.
  6. Shift activity logs and spreadsheets — update accurately and submit on time using office suite and spreadsheet software at the end of each tour.
  7. Behavioral risk indicators — monitor and document patterns in inmate conduct to support classification reviews within a correctional housing team.
  8. Inter-shift communication — brief relieving officers verbally and in writing on security conditions and outstanding issues across assigned posts.
  9. Use-of-force decision points — apply deductive reasoning to evaluate threshold criteria before escalating a response in a controlled correctional environment.
  10. Coordination with medical and mental health staff — facilitate timely inmate referrals by communicating observations clearly within an integrated facility team.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex inmate count discrepancies — investigate and resolve autonomously by cross-referencing movement logs, court schedules, and database records in a large correctional facility.
  2. Non-routine security incidents — manage full response cycle from initial notification through after-action documentation without supervisory direction on a multi-block unit.
  3. Institutional policy interpretation — apply nuanced judgment to ambiguous disciplinary situations ensuring consistent enforcement across diverse inmate populations.
  4. Emergency escape response — lead immediate search-and-containment actions, coordinate internal resources, and communicate with external law enforcement agencies during an active incident.
  5. Critical thinking in high-stress scenarios — assess competing information sources rapidly to make sound decisions that protect staff and inmate safety during facility emergencies.
  6. Mentorship of newer officers — guide probationary staff through count procedures and post protocols based on direct operational expertise in a correctional environment.
  7. Advanced inmate behavior analysis — synthesize observation data and psychological indicators to anticipate and prevent violent or disruptive events on the housing unit.
  8. Formal disciplinary hearing testimony — present clear, accurate oral and written accounts of rule violations before facility review boards in accordance with legal and regulatory standards.
  9. Interdepartmental coordination — serve as primary liaison between security, administration, and community reentry services to resolve multi-agency casework issues within a correctional institution.
  10. Technology-supported security monitoring — configure and interpret data queries from facility database systems to track inmate movement trends and flag anomalies across shifts.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Facility-wide security policy — develop, revise, and implement comprehensive institutional rules and procedures that align with legal mandates and best practices across an entire correctional organization.
  2. Strategic emergency preparedness — design and lead large-scale emergency response exercises, evaluating outcomes to drive continuous improvement in escape and disturbance protocols.
  3. Leadership development programs — create and deliver structured training curricula that build active listening, critical thinking, and decision-making competencies in correctional officers at all experience levels.
  4. Organizational culture of integrity — model and institutionalize dependability, self-control, and ethical conduct standards that set behavioral expectations across the full officer workforce.
  5. Cross-agency policy coordination — represent the facility in collaborative forums with law enforcement, courts, and public safety entities to align security regulations and information-sharing protocols.
  6. Performance management systems — establish key performance indicators for count accuracy, incident response times, and compliance rates, using data analysis to guide staffing and resource allocation decisions.
  7. Risk and threat assessment frameworks — lead the design of inductive and deductive reasoning tools used facility-wide to evaluate emerging security threats and inmate classification criteria.
  8. Legislative and regulatory advocacy — analyze proposed public safety and correctional law changes, advise senior government officials, and translate mandates into actionable institutional policy.
  9. Technology modernization initiatives — sponsor the evaluation and adoption of advanced database, surveillance, and communication technologies that elevate security operations across the correctional facility.
  10. Organizational resilience planning — direct long-term strategic planning for staffing continuity, succession in key security roles, and crisis management capacity throughout a correctional institution.

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Related titles
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RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCoordination
Knowledge domains
Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementPsychologyComputers and Electronics
Abilities
Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear Vision
Work styles
DependabilityIntegrityStress ToleranceSelf-ControlCautiousnessAttention to Detail
Technology
Data base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail 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,
  3. Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations
  4. Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.
CIP education codes
29.0401

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