[Core] [95% incumbents] Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.
  DWAs: Count prison inmates or personnel.

[Core] [95% incumbents] Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
  DWAs: Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.

[Core] [95% incumbents] Supervise or perform searches of inmates or their quarters to locate contraband items.
  DWAs: Locate suspicious objects or vehicles. | Search individuals for illegal or dangerous items.

[Core] [95% incumbents] Supervise activities, such as searches, shakedowns, riot control, or institutional tours.
  DWAs: Direct operations of correctional facilities.

[Core] [95% incumbents] Transfer or transport offenders on foot or by driving vehicles, such as trailers, vans, or buses.
  DWAs: Escort prisoners to courtrooms, prisons, or other facilities. | Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment.

[Core] [95% incumbents] Review offender information to identify issues that require special attention.
  DWAs: Read materials to determine needed actions.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
  DWAs: Use weapons or physical force to maintain security.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Monitor behavior of subordinates to ensure alert, courteous, and professional behavior toward inmates, parolees, fellow employees, visitors, and the public.
  DWAs: Evaluate employee performance.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Restrain, secure, or control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force as necessary.
  DWAs: Use weapons or physical force to maintain security.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Carry injured offenders or employees to safety and provide emergency first aid when necessary.
  DWAs: Rescue people from hazardous situations. | Administer first aid.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Complete administrative paperwork or supervise the preparation or maintenance of records, forms, or reports.
  DWAs: Maintain operational records. | Write operational reports.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Conduct roll calls of correctional officers.
  DWAs: Count prison inmates or personnel.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Instruct employees or provide on-the-job training.
  DWAs: Train employees in proper work procedures.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Resolve problems between inmates.
  DWAs: Resolve interpersonal conflicts.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Develop work or security procedures.
  DWAs: Determine operational procedures.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Convey correctional officers' or inmates' complaints to superiors.
  DWAs: Discuss performance, complaints, or violations with supervisors.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Conduct evaluations of employees' performance.
  DWAs: Evaluate employee performance.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Rate behavior of inmates, promoting acceptable attitudes and behaviors to those with low ratings.
  DWAs: Supervise inmate activities.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.
  DWAs: Direct operations of correctional facilities.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Set up employee work schedules.
  DWAs: Prepare activity or work schedules.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Examine incoming or outgoing mail to ensure conformance with regulations.
  DWAs: Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Supervise or provide security for offenders performing tasks, such as construction, maintenance, laundry, food service, or other industrial or agricultural operations.
  DWAs: Supervise inmate activities.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.
  DWAs: Respond to emergencies to provide assistance.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Public Safety and Security (imp:4.81 lvl:5.43) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Law and Government (imp:4.39 lvl:4.21) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Administration and Management (imp:4.15 lvl:3.93) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Psychology (imp:4.11 lvl:4.98) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  English Language (imp:4.04 lvl:4.02) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administrative (imp:3.69 lvl:4.08) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.64 lvl:4.17) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Education and Training (imp:3.62 lvl:4.67) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.55 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.24 lvl:3.79) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.24 lvl:3.56) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.19 lvl:3.84) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Communications and Media (imp:2.77 lvl:2.68) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Telecommunications (imp:2.76 lvl:2.02) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Transportation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.67) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.72 lvl:3.23) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Mathematics (imp:2.66 lvl:2.66) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Production and Processing (imp:2.19 lvl:2.05) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Foreign Language (imp:2.18 lvl:1.71) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Food Production (imp:2.04 lvl:1.57) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.96 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.86 lvl:1.39) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Mechanical (imp:1.83 lvl:1.38) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Design (imp:1.73 lvl:1.16) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Chemistry (imp:1.60 lvl:1.20) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.57 lvl:0.93) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Building and Construction (imp:1.53 lvl:0.93) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.45 lvl:0.70) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.43) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Geography (imp:1.43 lvl:0.63) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Biology (imp:1.42 lvl:0.77) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Physics (imp:1.24 lvl:0.39) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Fine Arts (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Far Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Reaction Time (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Response Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Stamina (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Originality (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Memorization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Number Facility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Depth Perception (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Visualization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Control Precision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Rate Control (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Night Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.70 lvl:5.15) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.58 lvl:5.41) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:4.51 lvl:5.73) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Getting Information (imp:4.50 lvl:4.41) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.44 lvl:5.12) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.36 lvl:5.09) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.28 lvl:5.03) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:4.25 lvl:5.63) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:4.23 lvl:5.35) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.18 lvl:5.08) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:4.17 lvl:4.84) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Processing Information (imp:4.15 lvl:4.59) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Working with Computers (imp:4.08 lvl:4.02) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.07 lvl:5.05) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.06 lvl:4.97) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.04 lvl:5.10) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.02 lvl:5.30) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.97 lvl:4.31) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.96 lvl:4.41) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.96 lvl:4.48) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.84 lvl:3.95) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.83 lvl:4.35) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.82 lvl:4.28) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.70 lvl:4.32) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.62 lvl:4.05) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.59 lvl:4.39) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.58 lvl:4.09) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.49 lvl:3.99) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.44 lvl:3.84) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.34 lvl:4.07) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.29 lvl:3.58) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.23 lvl:3.74) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.15 lvl:3.75) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.07 lvl:2.98) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.98 lvl:3.25) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.95 lvl:3.33) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.78 lvl:3.46) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.44 lvl:2.92) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.40 lvl:2.05) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.34 lvl:2.16) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Control (imp:5.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:4.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.63) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cautiousness (imp:2.62) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.55) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.19) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:2.05) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance (imp:2.04) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.45) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:1.32) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.13) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.08) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.00) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:0.97) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Empathy (imp:0.93) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Sincerity (imp:0.90) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.89) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.74) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:0.47) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.43) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 53,380
  annual_median    : $77,970
  annual_pct10     : $52,330
  annual_pct25     : $59,890
  annual_pct75     : $103,320
  annual_pct90     : $127,780
  annual_mean      : $84,380
  hourly_median    : $37.49

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($131,210)
  lowest_state     : Missouri ($46,840)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.801x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (49 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   52,180  median: $  78,150
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,070  median: $  65,840
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      140  median: $  70,550

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (3 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   52,180  median: $  78,150
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,070  median: $  65,840
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      140  median: $  70,550

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match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Florida Department of Corrections (similarity: 0.4750)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Department_of_Corrections
  QID: Q5461316
  Extract: The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is the government agency responsible for operating state prisons in the U.S. state of Florida. It has its headquarters in the state capital of Tallahassee.

  Title: New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (similarity: 0.4956)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_State_Department_of_Corrections_and_Community_Supervision
  QID: Q6377960
  Extract: The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (NYSDOCCS) is the department of the New York State government that administers the state prison and parole system, including 41 prisons funded by the state government.

  Title: Prison officer (similarity: 0.4262)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prison_officer
  QID: Q311396
  Extract: A prison officer (PO) or corrections officer (CO), also known as a correctional law enforcement officer is a uniformed law enforcement official responsible for the custody, supervision, safety, and regulation of prisoners.

  Title: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (similarity: 0.4118)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Department_of_Corrections_and_Rehabilitation
  QID: Q5020415
  Extract: The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is the penal law enforcement agency of the government of California responsible for the operation of the California state prison and parole systems. Its headquarters are in Sacramento.

  Title: Green Haven Correctional Facility (similarity: 0.4750)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Haven_Correctional_Facility
  QID: Q2400929
  Extract: Green Haven Correctional Facility is a maximum security prison in New York, United States. The prison is located in the Town of Beekman in Dutchess County. The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision lists the address as Route 216, Stormville, New York 12582. This prison h

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data with detailed work activities, skills, and knowledge requirements. Clear BLS wage data and employment statistics provide solid market intelligence foundation.
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tokens_output        : 3,953
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wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found. Closest semantic matches relate to state correctional departments and prison officers, providing context for the broader correctional system these supervisors operate within.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers in institutional settings. They maintain security, discipline, and order while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and safety protocols across correctional facilities. These supervisors balance law enforcement responsibilities with personnel management, requiring strong leadership skills and deep knowledge of public safety and institutional operations.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins with reviewing shift reports and conducting periodic inmate counts to ensure facility security. Supervisors monitor their staff's interactions with inmates to ensure professional conduct while overseeing searches, shakedowns, and security operations. They document incidents, resolve conflicts between staff or inmates, and make critical decisions about safety protocols. Training new officers and evaluating performance occupies significant time, along with ensuring compliance with institutional policies. Emergency situations may require immediate response, including restraining offenders or providing first aid.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful supervisors demonstrate exceptional dependability and attention to detail, as facility security depends on their vigilance. They possess strong integrity and self-control when managing high-stress situations involving both staff and inmates. Individuals who excel have natural leadership abilities combined with excellent communication skills for directing subordinates and negotiating conflicts. Those who thrive enjoy structured environments where clear protocols guide decision-making and appreciate the responsibility of maintaining public safety through effective supervision.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma (59% of workers) though associate's degrees are increasingly common (22.9%). Candidates typically need prior experience as correctional officers or in related law enforcement roles. Many states require completion of specialized correctional officer training programs and ongoing professional development. Physical fitness standards and background checks are standard requirements.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Supervisors often advance to higher administrative roles such as wardens, assistant wardens, or department administrators. Some transition to related supervisory positions in security services or law enforcement agencies. Others pursue specialized roles in correctional program management or move into training and education within the corrections field. Advanced education can open opportunities in correctional policy development or consulting.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 53,380 workers nationally with a median annual salary of $77,970, according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Geographic variation is substantial, ranging from $52,330 to $127,780 (10th to 90th percentile), with California offering the highest wages at $131,210 compared to Missouri's $46,840. Government employment dominates with 52,180 positions in federal, state, and local agencies. Demand remains steady due to consistent incarceration levels and the need for experienced supervisory staff in correctional facilities.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This role has low automation risk due to the critical human judgment required for managing personnel and responding to dynamic security situations. Core activities like conflict resolution, staff evaluation, and emergency response cannot be automated. Technology may enhance documentation and monitoring capabilities but human oversight of correctional operations remains essential.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Correctional Officers and Jailers (33-3012) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct supervisory relationship with shared knowledge of public safety and security (imp:4.8) and identical work activities in correctional environments.
    data: supervises correctional officers
    data: shared institutional knowledge
    data: similar security protocols
  [skill_overlap] First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers (33-1091) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require identical management skills including personnel resource management (imp:3.8) and supervision in security-focused environments.
    data: personnel management skills
    data: security supervision
    data: similar RIASEC enterprise profile
  [riasec_cluster] First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (33-1012) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Strong RIASEC alignment with enterprise (6.32) and conventional (5.06) orientations plus shared law enforcement knowledge requirements.
    data: Enterprise RIASEC code
    data: law enforcement supervision
    data: public safety knowledge
  [knowledge_overlap] Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (21-1092) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Overlapping psychology knowledge (imp:4.1) and law/government knowledge (imp:4.4) essential for managing offender populations in correctional settings.
    data: psychology knowledge
    data: law and government expertise
    data: offender management
  [task_similarity] First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers (43-1011) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared supervisory activities including documenting information (imp:4.7) and guiding subordinates (imp:4.2) despite different operational contexts.
    data: documentation requirements
    data: subordinate management
    data: administrative oversight

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['correctional supervisor', 'prison supervisor', 'jail supervisor', 'correctional captain', 'correctional lieutenant', 'detention supervisor', 'corrections supervisor', 'guard supervisor']
  exclude_keywords : ['correctional officer', 'prison guard', 'detention officer', 'jailer', 'bailiff']
  title_patterns   : ['first-line supervisor', 'correctional captain', 'corrections lieutenant', 'detention director', 'guard chief']
  common_variations: ['correction officer supervisor', 'correctional housing unit manager', 'detention supervisor', 'corrections lieutenant', 'correctional captain', 'guard supervisor', 'commissary manager', 'correctional program supervisor']

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source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
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others                     39  0.01454  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
equipment                  24  0.00895  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:96%  dwas:4%
correctional               19  0.00708  inference            inference:58%  onet_tasks:16%  wikipedia:16%
principles                 16  0.00597  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    15  0.00559  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:13%  inference:7%
security                   15  0.00559  inference            inference:40%  onet_tasks:20%  onet_dimensions:13%
activities                 14  0.00522  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  dwas:14%  inference:14%
procedures                 13  0.00485  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:15%  dwas:15%
inmates                    13  0.00485  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:46%  inference:23%  dwas:15%
objects                    13  0.00485  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  dwas:8%
performance                12  0.00447  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:8%
operations                 12  0.00447  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:25%  dwas:17%
includes                   12  0.00447  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  12  0.00447  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  dwas:17%
prison                     12  0.00447  wikipedia            wikipedia:75%  dwas:17%  inference:8%
law                        11  0.00410  wikipedia            wikipedia:64%  inference:27%  onet_dimensions:9%
ideas                      11  0.00410  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                      10  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:20%
problems                   10  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  onet_tasks:10%
techniques                 10  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
monitoring                  9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
management                  9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
human                       9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
standards                   9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
physical                    9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:22%  inference:11%
actions                     9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
quickly                     9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
supervisors                 9  0.00336  inference            inference:67%  onet_dimensions:22%  dwas:11%
supervise                   8  0.00298  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:62%  dwas:25%  inference:12%
attention                   8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
officers                    8  0.00298  inference            inference:62%  onet_tasks:38%
needs                       8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
government                  8  0.00298  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  onet_dimensions:38%  inference:12%
production                  8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%