Description
The corrections and detention specialist controls, supervises, counsel internees, manages detention operations, confinement operations and corrections treatment programs. Provides professional detention/correctional support to US military prisoners, host nation corrections development and detainee operations.
Core Skills
- facility security and access control
- incident response and reporting
- policy and SOP enforcement
- risk assessment and mitigation at facility level
- documentation and log management
- case management and records handling
- interviewing and counseling skills
- conflict de-escalation and negotiation
- team supervision and shift leadership
- compliance with legal and regulatory standards
- use of security management and monitoring systems
- evidence handling and chain-of-custody procedures
Common Certifications
- Certified Corrections Officer (CCO)
- Certified Corrections Supervisor (CCS)
- Certified Jail Officer (CJO)
- Certified Correctional Trainer (CCT)
- Certified Manager (CM)
Civilian Career Paths
- CORRECTIONS
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- PRIVATE SECURITY
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