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P08A

Afloat Corrections Specialist

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Performs specialized correctional duties on afloat units having confinement facilities, including the responsibility for security, direct supervision, health and welfare of pre-trial and post-trial prisoners. Knowledgeable on offender management programs and administration.

Core Skills

  • correctional facility security
  • inmate supervision
  • prisoner transport
  • custody procedures
  • offender management
  • correctional recordkeeping
  • conflict deescalation
  • health and welfare monitoring
  • legal compliance

Common Certifications

  • American Correctional Association Certified Corrections Officer
  • National Institute of Corrections Training Certificates
  • State Corrections Officer Certification
  • FEMA Incident Command System Courses
  • Certified Corrections Manager (CCM)
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Civilian Career Paths

  • CORRECTIONS
  • LAW ENFORCEMENT
  • EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • State Corrections Officer Certification
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
  • FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
  • National Institute of Corrections Training

Career Growth

  • Certified Corrections Manager (CCM)
  • American Correctional Association Certified Corrections Officer
  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.