[Core] [81% incumbents] Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
  DWAs: Count prison inmates or personnel.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
  DWAs: Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
  DWAs: Maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
  DWAs: Locate suspicious objects or vehicles. | Search individuals for illegal or dangerous items.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.
  DWAs: Guard facilities.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidents of inmate disturbance, keeping daily logs of prisoner activities.
  DWAs: Record information about suspects or criminals.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.
  DWAs: Record information about suspects or criminals.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Use weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
  DWAs: Use weapons or physical force to maintain security.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Use nondisciplinary tools and equipment, such as a computer.
  DWAs: Operate computers or computerized equipment. | Operate computer systems.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Conduct fire, safety, and sanitation inspections.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with fire regulations. | Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations. | Inspect facilities for cleanliness.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Take prisoners into custody and escort to locations within and outside of facility, such as visiting room, courtroom, or airport.
  DWAs: Escort prisoners to courtrooms, prisons, or other facilities.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Serve meals, distribute commissary items, and dispense prescribed medication to prisoners.
  DWAs: Serve food or beverages. | Give medications or immunizations.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Settle disputes between inmates.
  DWAs: Resolve interpersonal conflicts.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Drive passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
  DWAs: Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.
  DWAs: Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families. | Counsel clients regarding interpersonal issues.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Assign duties to inmates, providing instructions as needed.
  DWAs: Supervise inmate activities.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Issue clothing, tools, and other authorized items to inmates.
  DWAs: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Arrange daily schedules for prisoners, including library visits, work assignments, family visits, and counseling appointments.
  DWAs: Prepare activity or work schedules.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Search for and recapture escapees.
  DWAs: Apprehend criminal suspects.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Process or book convicted individuals into prison.
  DWAs: Record information about suspects or criminals.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Take fingerprints of arrestees, prisoners, or the general public.
  DWAs: Collect information about clients.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Investigate crimes that have occurred within an institution, or assist police in their investigations of crimes and inmates.
  DWAs: Investigate crimes committed within organizations.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Sponsor inmate recreational activities, such as newspapers and self-help groups.
  DWAs: Supervise inmate activities.

[Core] [80% incumbents] Inspect mail for the presence of contraband.
  DWAs: Inspect cargo to identify potential hazards.

[Core] [80% incumbents] Participate in required job training.
  DWAs: Attend training to learn new skills or update knowledge.

[Core] [80% incumbents] Provide to supervisors oral and written reports of the quality and quantity of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations, and unusual occurrences.
  DWAs: Discuss performance, complaints, or violations with supervisors.

[Supplemental] [80% incumbents] Supervise and coordinate work of other correctional service officers.
  DWAs: Direct operations of correctional facilities.

[EMERGING:New] Conduct security checks of the premises.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:3.50) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Monitoring (imp:4.00 lvl:3.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.50) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Public Safety and Security (imp:4.14 lvl:3.93) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  English Language (imp:4.01 lvl:3.97) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Law and Government (imp:3.78 lvl:3.82) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.52 lvl:4.21) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administration and Management (imp:3.51 lvl:3.91) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.43 lvl:4.26) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Psychology (imp:3.41 lvl:4.45) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Administrative (imp:3.36 lvl:3.94) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Education and Training (imp:3.36 lvl:3.78) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Telecommunications (imp:3.17 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.91 lvl:3.12) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Mathematics (imp:2.87 lvl:2.53) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.83 lvl:3.16) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.68 lvl:2.82) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Communications and Media (imp:2.59 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Foreign Language (imp:2.49 lvl:1.85) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Transportation (imp:2.42 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.35 lvl:2.15) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.31 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Production and Processing (imp:2.08 lvl:1.89) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.98 lvl:1.56) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Food Production (imp:1.97 lvl:1.76) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Mechanical (imp:1.95 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.86 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Building and Construction (imp:1.73 lvl:1.15) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Geography (imp:1.64 lvl:1.13) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  History and Archeology (imp:1.62 lvl:0.76) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Chemistry (imp:1.57 lvl:1.02) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Physics (imp:1.50 lvl:0.71) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Biology (imp:1.50 lvl:0.80) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Design (imp:1.46 lvl:0.86) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.44 lvl:0.78) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Fine Arts (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — 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:3.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Selective Attention (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Stamina (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Written Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Reaction Time (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Response Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Memorization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Originality (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Rate Control (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.62) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.36 lvl:4.50) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.21 lvl:4.50) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:4.21 lvl:4.87) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.11 lvl:4.53) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Getting Information (imp:4.03 lvl:3.83) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.96 lvl:4.14) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.89 lvl:4.50) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.87 lvl:4.82) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.86 lvl:4.10) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.84 lvl:4.82) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.84 lvl:3.94) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.83 lvl:4.30) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Working with Computers (imp:3.81 lvl:3.66) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.76 lvl:4.48) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.75 lvl:4.11) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.73 lvl:4.95) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.65 lvl:3.46) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.63 lvl:3.93) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Processing Information (imp:3.62 lvl:3.58) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.59 lvl:3.36) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.57 lvl:3.85) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.49 lvl:3.75) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.47 lvl:3.62) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.44 lvl:3.72) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.40 lvl:3.90) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.38 lvl:4.02) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.30 lvl:3.40) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.30 lvl:3.05) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.28 lvl:3.67) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.21 lvl:3.82) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.20 lvl:2.96) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.18 lvl:2.68) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.15 lvl:3.33) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.08 lvl:3.36) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.85 lvl:2.77) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.83 lvl:2.82) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.79 lvl:2.91) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.74 lvl:3.40) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.65 lvl:2.51) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.49 lvl:2.58) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.37 lvl:2.25) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:3.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Integrity (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.74) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Self-Control (imp:2.59) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cautiousness (imp:2.50) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.16) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Perseverance (imp:2.01) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.50) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.16) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.02) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.77) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Empathy (imp:0.62) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Sincerity (imp:0.57) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Cooperation (imp:0.53) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.45) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation (imp:0.43) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Initiative (imp:0.35) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  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 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  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.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.06) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Humility (imp:-0.43) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.66) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.84) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.00 lvl:3.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operation and Control (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.50 lvl:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 380,500
  annual_median    : $58,940
  annual_pct10     : $42,760
  annual_pct25     : $48,640
  annual_pct75     : $75,850
  annual_pct90     : $93,220
  annual_mean      : $63,630
  hourly_median    : $28.34

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($96,370)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($36,030)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.675x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (50 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  362,970  median: $  59,470
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   16,380  median: $  48,110
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    1,130  median: $  45,830

--- 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:  362,970  median: $  59,470
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   16,380  median: $  48,110
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    1,130  median: $  45,830

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T21:57:57.511802Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Prison officer (similarity: 0.5106)
  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: Pruno (similarity: 0.0526)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pruno
  QID: Q17118943
  Extract: Pruno, prison hooch and prison wine are terms used in the United States to describe an improvised alcoholic beverage. It is variously made from apples, oranges, fruit cocktail, fruit juices, hard candy, sugar, high fructose syrup, and possibly other ingredients, including crumbled bread. Bread is in

  Title: Sheriffs in the United States (similarity: 0.3871)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheriffs_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q2278288
  Extract: Sheriffs in the United States are the chiefs of law enforcement of a county. A sheriff is usually either elected by the populace or appointed by an elected body.

  Title: Prison (similarity: 0.2051)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prison
  QID: Q40357
  Extract: A prison, also known as a jail, gaol, penitentiary, detention center, correction center, correctional facility, or remand center, is a facility where people are imprisoned under the authority of the state, usually as punishment for various crimes. They may also be used to house those awaiting trial.

  Title: American Samoa Department of Public Safety (similarity: 0.2933)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Samoa_Department_of_Public_Safety
  QID: Q4744874
  Extract: The American Samoa Department of Public Safety, formerly the American Samoa Territorial Police, is the police law enforcement agency for American Samoa, which has jurisdiction anywhere in the territory. It was created to protect the lives and property of American Samoans. The DPS has police, correct

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, skills, knowledge areas, and work activities. BLS wage data provides reliable market intelligence, though some geographic variation exists.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T20:31:56.473153+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,535
tokens_output        : 4,413
cost_usd             : $0.048732
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found. The closest semantic match was 'Prison officer' with 0.511 similarity, describing correctional law enforcement officers who supervise inmates in correctional facilities.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Correctional Officers and Jailers maintain security and order within penal and rehabilitative institutions by supervising inmates according to established regulations and procedures. They guard prisoners during all activities including housing, work, recreation, and transportation between facilities such as jails, courtrooms, and prisons. This protective services role combines security enforcement, inmate monitoring, and administrative documentation to ensure facility safety and operational compliance.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A correctional officer begins their shift by conducting head counts to verify all prisoners are present and accounted for. They inspect locks, doors, window bars, and gates throughout the facility to ensure security integrity while monitoring inmate conduct during housing, work assignments, and recreational activities. Officers perform searches of prisoners, vehicles, and cells for contraband such as weapons or drugs, and conduct security screenings of facility visitors. They document incidents, maintain prisoner identification records, and complete daily logs of all activities. When necessary, they use physical force, restraints, or weapons to maintain discipline and order among inmates.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate exceptional dependability and attention to detail, as the safety of both staff and inmates depends on consistent vigilance and adherence to protocols. They possess strong stress tolerance and emotional stability to handle confrontational situations and maintain composure in high-tension environments. Successful correctional officers have excellent oral communication skills and social perceptiveness to de-escalate conflicts, negotiate with inmates, and coordinate effectively with supervisors and colleagues. They exhibit high integrity and cautiousness, making sound decisions under pressure while following established procedures precisely.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into correctional work typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with 92.4% of officers holding this minimum education level according to O*NET data. Most agencies provide on-the-job training covering security procedures, legal protocols, emergency response, and inmate management techniques. Some jurisdictions prefer candidates with associate's degrees (7.6% of current workforce) or military experience. Physical fitness requirements, background investigations, and psychological evaluations are standard prerequisites for employment.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Correctional officers can advance to supervisory positions such as First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers, overseeing multiple officers and facility operations. Many transition to related protective services roles including Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers, Detectives and Criminal Investigators, or Security Supervisors. Some pursue specialized positions like Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists, focusing on rehabilitation and community supervision. With additional education, officers may advance to correctional administration, law enforcement leadership, or private security management roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 380,500 correctional officers employed nationwide as of May 2025, with a median annual wage of $58,940 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Salaries range from $42,760 at the 10th percentile to $93,220 at the 90th percentile, with significant geographic variation from $36,030 in Puerto Rico to $96,370 in California. The vast majority (95.4%) work in government agencies at federal, state, and local levels, with smaller numbers in private correctional facilities and healthcare institutions. Employment concentration is highest in states with large prison populations, creating steady demand despite challenges with staff retention and recruitment in some regions.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Correctional officer roles have low automation risk due to the critical human judgment required for inmate supervision, conflict resolution, and emergency response. While technology assists with surveillance monitoring and record-keeping through computerized systems, the core activities of direct inmate interaction, physical security enforcement, and situational decision-making remain fundamentally human tasks that require social perceptiveness and real-time problem-solving capabilities.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (33-3051.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical high-importance skills including Active Listening (4.0), Monitoring (4.0), and Critical Thinking (3.8), plus overlapping knowledge in Public Safety and Security.
    data: Active Listening importance 4.0
    data: Public Safety and Security knowledge 4.1
    data: Law enforcement context
  [task_similarity] Security Guards (33-9032.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve facility security monitoring, conducting inspections, and maintaining surveillance, with Security Guards performing similar protective oversight functions.
    data: Guard facility entrances
    data: Maintain surveillance
    data: Security inspections
  [career_pathway] First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers (33-1011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct promotion pathway as correctional officers advance to supervise multiple officers and facility operations within the same institutional environment.
    data: Same facility context
    data: Supervisory advancement
    data: O*NET Primary-Short relationship
  [knowledge_overlap] Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (21-1092.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles share Psychology knowledge (3.4 importance) and work within corrections systems, though treatment specialists focus more on rehabilitation.
    data: Psychology knowledge 3.4
    data: Correctional system context
    data: Inmate interaction
  [riasec_cluster] Bailiffs (33-3011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles exhibit Realistic-Conventional personality patterns common to protective services, involving rule enforcement and security procedures in institutional settings.
    data: Realistic 5.33
    data: Conventional 4.81
    data: Protective services context
  [transferable_skill] Detectives and Criminal Investigators (33-3021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Correctional officers develop investigative skills through conducting searches, documenting incidents, and gathering information about contraband and inmate activities.
    data: Getting Information 4.0
    data: Documenting incidents
    data: Search procedures
  [task_similarity] Residential Advisors (39-9041.00) — confidence:low
    reasoning: Both roles involve supervising residents in institutional settings and maintaining order, though residential advisors work in less restrictive environments.
    data: Resident supervision
    data: Institutional setting
    data: Monitoring conduct

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['correctional officer', 'corrections officer', 'jailer', 'detention officer', 'prison guard', 'jail officer', 'correctional guard', 'confinement officer']
  exclude_keywords : ['probation officer', 'parole officer', 'security guard', 'police officer', 'bailiff']
  title_patterns   : ['correctional', 'corrections', 'detention', 'jail', 'prison']
  common_variations: ['correction officer', 'correctional security officer', 'civilian jail officer', 'community corrections officer', 'certified detention deputy', 'booking officer', 'convict guard', 'correctional monitor']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'correctional', 'activities', 'principles', 'security', 'inmates', 'prisoners', 'officers', 'objects', 'procedures', 'includes', 'control', 'facilities', 'physical', 'monitoring', 'techniques', 'materials', 'ideas']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01472  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  29  0.01017  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:79%  dwas:14%  onet_tasks:3%
correctional               18  0.00631  inference            inference:72%  onet_tasks:11%  wikipedia:11%
activities                 18  0.00631  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:22%  onet_tasks:17%
principles                 16  0.00561  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
security                   14  0.00491  inference            inference:57%  onet_tasks:14%  onet_dimensions:14%
inmates                    14  0.00491  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:36%  dwas:7%
prisoners                  13  0.00456  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:62%  inference:23%  dwas:8%
officers                   13  0.00456  inference            inference:92%  onet_tasks:8%
objects                    13  0.00456  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  dwas:8%
procedures                 12  0.00421  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:8%
includes                   12  0.00421  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00421  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
facilities                 11  0.00386  dwas                 dwas:55%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:9%
physical                   11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:9%
monitoring                 11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:27%
techniques                 11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
materials                  11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  wikipedia:9%
inmate                     10  0.00350  inference            inference:50%  onet_tasks:30%  dwas:20%
vehicles                    9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  onet_tasks:22%  dwas:22%
facility                    9  0.00315  inference            inference:44%  onet_tasks:22%  wikipedia:22%
problems                    9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
human                       9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
inspect                     8  0.00280  dwas                 dwas:62%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:12%
safety                      8  0.00280  dwas                 dwas:25%  wikipedia:25%  inference:25%
providing                   8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
needed                      8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
individuals                 8  0.00280  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_dimensions:25%  onet_tasks:12%
prison                      8  0.00280  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
quality                     8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  wikipedia:12%
performance                 8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  dwas:12%
problem                     8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%