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Employment
Bailiffs, correctional officers, and jailers held about 484,000 jobs in 2004. About 3 of every 5 jobs were in State correctional institutions such as prisons, prison camps, and youth correctional facilities. About 16,000 jobs for correctional officers were in Federal correctional institutions, and about 15,000 jobs were in privately owned and managed prisons. Most of the remaining jobs were in city and county jails or in other institutions run by local governments. Some 300 of these jails, all of them in urban areas, are large: they house over 1,000 inmates. Most correctional officers who work in jails, however, work in institutions located in rural areas with smaller inmate populations.
Earnings
Median annual earnings of correctional officers and jailers were $33,600 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $26,560 and $44,200. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $22,630, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $54,820. Median annual earnings in the public sector were $44,700 in the Federal Government, $33,750 in State government, and $33,080 in local government. In the facilities support services industry, where the relatively small number of officers employed by privately operated prisons is classified, median annual earnings were $21,490. According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the starting salary for Federal correctional officers was about $26,747 a year in 2005. Starting Federal salaries were slightly higher in areas where prevailing local pay levels were higher. Median annual earnings of first-line supervisors/managers of correctional officers were $44,720 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $33,070 and $60,550. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $27,770, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $70,990. Median annual earnings were $41,080 in State government and $49,470 in local government. Median annual earnings of bailiffs were $33,870 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $24,710 and $44,240. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $17,930, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $54,770. Median annual earnings were $30,410 in local government. In addition to typical benefits, correctional officers employed in the public sector usually are provided with uniforms or a clothing allowance to purchase their own uniforms. Civil service systems or merit boards cover officers employed by the Federal Government and most State governments. Their retirement coverage entitles correctional officers to retire at age 50 after 20 years of service or at any age with 25 years of service.
Related Occupations
A number of options are available to those interested in careers in protective services and security. Security guards and gaming surveillance officers protect people and property against theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and fire. Police and detectives maintain law and order, prevent crime, and arrest offenders. Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists monitor and counsel offenders and evaluate their progress in becoming productive members of society.
Common Lay Titles
Bailiff
City Bailiff
County Bailiff
Court Bailiff
Court Officer
Court Security Officer
Deputy Bailiff
Deputy Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff, Building Guard
Deputy Sheriff, Grand Jury
Security Officer
Sergeant at Arms
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Schools Offering Degrees for
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 | South University | Online | | | Portland State University | Online | | | Florida Metropolitan University | Online | | | Stonecliffe College | Online | | | Virginia College | Online | | | Capella University | Online | | | Kaplan University | Online | | | Norwich University - Grad | Online | | | University of Cincinnati | Online | | | Berkeley College | Online | | | Mildred Elley | Campus | Pittsfield, MA 01201 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Lowell, MA 01852 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Somerville, MA 02145 | | Hesser College | Campus | Nashua, NH 03063 | | Hesser College | Campus | Salem, NH 03079 | | Hesser College | Campus | Manchester, NH 03103 | | Hesser College | Campus | Concord, NH 03301 | | Hesser College | Campus | Portsmouth, NH 03801 | | Andover College | Campus | Portland, ME 04103 | | Andover College | Campus | Lewiston, ME 04240 | | Berkeley College | Campus | Woodbridge, NJ 07095 | | Berkeley College | Campus | Newark, NJ 07102 | | Berkeley College | Campus | West Paterson, NJ 07424 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Paramus, NJ 07652 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Edison, NJ 08820 | | Berkeley College | Campus | New York, NY 10017 | | Berkeley College | Campus | New York, NY 10038 | | Briarcliffe College | Campus | Bethpage, NY 11714 | | Sanford-Brown Institute | Campus | Melville, NY 11747 | | Briarcliffe College | Campus | Patchogue, NY 11772 | | Everest College | Campus | Rochester, NY 14621 | | Sanford-Brown Institute | Campus | Pittsburgh, PA 15219 | | Everest Institute | Campus | Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | | ICM School of Business and Medical Careers | Campus | Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Pittsburgh, PA 15235 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Pittsburgh, PA 15276 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Washington, PA 15301 | | Computer Learning Network | Campus | Altoona, PA 16602 | | Central Pennsylvania College | Campus | Summerdale, PA 17093 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Harrisburg, PA 17112 | | YTI Career Institute | Campus | Lancaster, PA 17402 | | McCann School of Business and Technology | Campus | Sunbury, PA 17801 | | McCann School of Business and Technology | Campus | Pottsville, PA 17901 | | McCann School of Business and Technology | Campus | Mahanoy City, PA 17948 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Allentown, PA 18104 | | McCann School of Business and Technology | Campus | Scranton, PA 18503 | | CHI Institute | Campus | Southampton, PA 18966 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Levittown, PA 19056 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Wayne, PA 19087 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Philadelphia, PA 19103 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Philadelphia, PA 19104 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Philadelphia, PA 19116 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 | | Berks Technical Institute | Campus | Wyomissing, PA 19610 | | TESST College of Technology | Campus | Beltsville, MD 20705 | | TESST College of Technology - Towson | Campus | Towson, MD 21286 | | Westwood College | Campus | Annadale, VA 22003 | | Everest College | Campus | Tysons Corner, VA 22102 | | Everest College | Campus | Arlington, VA 22203 | | TESST College of Technology | Campus | Alexandria, VA 22312 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Richmond, VA 23230 | | ECPI College of Technology | Campus | Virginia Beach, VA 23462 | | ECPI College of Technology | Campus | Newport News, VA 23606 | | Salem International University | Campus | Salem, WV 26426 | | ECPI College of Technology | Campus | Greensboro, NC 27409 | | ECPI College of Technology | Campus | Raleigh, NC 27613 | | ECPI College of Technology | Campus | Charlotte, NC 28208 | | ECPI College of Technology | Campus | Concord, NC 28262 | | Miller-Motte Technical College | Campus | North Charleston, SC 29406 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Duluth, GA 30096 | | Westwood College | Campus | Atlanta, GA 30309 | | Bauder College | Campus | Atlanta, GA 30313 | | American Intercontinental University | Campus | Atlanta, GA 30326 | | American Intercontinental University | Campus | Atlanta, GA 30328 | | Westwood College | Campus | Atlanta, GA 30345 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Dunwoody, GA 30350 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Augusta, GA 30909 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Columbus, GA 31904 | | North Florida Institute | Campus | Orange Park, FL 32073 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Orange Park, FL 32073 | | Florida Metropolitan University | Campus | Orange Park, FL 32073 | | Keiser University | Campus | Daytona Beach, FL 32114 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Daytona Beach, FL 32117 | | Keiser University | Campus | Jacksonville, FL 32216 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Jacksonville, FL 32216 | | Florida Metropolitan University | Campus | Jacksonville, FL 32256 | | Keiser University | Campus | Tallahassee, FL 32309 | | Virginia College at Pensacola | Campus | Pensacola, FL 32502 | | Florida Technical College | Campus | Deland, FL 32720 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Maitland, FL 32751 | | Central Florida College | Campus | Winter Park, FL 32789 | | High-Tech Institute | Campus | Orlando, FL 32803 | | Keiser University | Campus | Orlando, FL 32807 | | Florida Metropolitan University | Campus | Orlando, FL 32810 | | Florida Metropolitan University | Campus | Orlando, FL 32819 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Orlando, FL 32819 | | Florida Technical College | Campus | Orlando, FL 32826 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Orlando, FL 32826 | | Keiser University | Campus | Melbourne, FL 32901 | | Florida Metropolitan University | Campus | Melbourne, FL 32935 | | National School of Technology Inc | Campus | Hialeah, FL 33012 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Miramar, FL 33027 | | Keiser University | Campus | Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 | | Florida Metropolitan University | Campus | Pompano Beach, FL 33062 | | National School of Technology Inc | Campus | Miami, FL 33169 | | National School of Technology Inc | Campus | Miami, FL 33186 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 | | Keiser University | Campus | Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Plantation, FL 33324 | | American Intercontinental University | Campus | Weston, FL 33326 | | Keiser University | Campus | West Palm Beach, FL 33 |
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