Description
Correctional Specialists guard and provide 24-hour supervision of the daily activities of confined personnel at military correctional facilities (MCFs) to prevent disturbances and escapes. Correctional Specialists perform routine inspections, process personnel for confinement and release, transport prisoners, absentees and deserters; manage prisoner's funds and personal property, observe and report meaningful changes in prisoner behavior, report conduct investigations on infractions of the MCFs published regulations, investigate the whereabouts of military deserters to facilitate their swift return to military control. Corrections Specialist also provide commanders with the capability to execute regional detention facilities in theater with immediate oversight and subject matter expertise on the safe, humane and efficient care of enemy detainees entrusted to their care. Typical duties and billets include escort, dorm supervisor, master control supervisor, mess deck supervisor, duty driver, duty brig supervisor, command investigator, administration chief, programs chief, and operations chief billets.
Core Skills
- access control and identity verification
- incident reporting and documentation
- policy and procedure enforcement
- risk assessment and mitigation
- behavioral observation and reporting
- evidence and property chain-of-custody
- conflict de-escalation
- radio and control room communications
- shift and post turnover documentation
- report writing
- team coordination under stress
- confidentiality and privacy awareness
Common Certifications
- Certified Corrections Officer (CCO)
- Certified Correctional Supervisor (CCS)
- Certified Manager (CM)
- PMP
Civilian Career Paths
- CORRECTIONS
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- PRIVATE SECURITY
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