Who are correctional officers and what do they do?

Organizations across all levels of government employ correctional officers. Cities and counties operate jails that house individuals awaiting trial and serving short sentences. States and the federal government employ correctional officers to work in prisons, where inmates serve longer sentences. Private prisons also employ correctional officers.

Who was the prison officer who had a relationship with an inmate?

In a separate case, Gemma Farr, from Draycott, Derbyshire, who worked in a prisoner rehabilitation role at HMP Dovegate in Staffordshire, was jailed for delivering contraband to prisoners. Last year, Iain Cocks, a prison officer who had a sexual relationship with an inmate, was jailed for four years.

Who was the prison officer who assaulted the 17 year old?

In December, two prison officers were jailed for assaulting a 17-year-old inmate at Wetherby young offender institution in 2016. Mark Burnett was sentenced to 15 months and Daniel Scott to 10 months.

Who are the people involved in law enforcement misconduct?

These cases typically involve police officers, jailers, correctional officers, probation officers, prosecutors, judges, and other federal, state, or local law enforcement officials.

What are the rights of a corrections officer?

When ‘newbies’ enter the academy for basic training, part of the curriculum includes the constitutional rights of inmates and avoiding liability. Each year, we read about corrections officers getting fired and prosecuted for violating the basic rights of inmates, and 2016 was no different.

Why are so many corrections officers getting fired?

Each year, we read about corrections officers getting fired and prosecuted for violating the basic rights of inmates, and 2016 was no different. Generally, these incidents involve lack of medical care, excessive force or inmate suicide.

Who is investigated for sexual misconduct in law enforcement?

The Department investigates and prosecutes instances of nonconsensual sexual misconduct committed by patrol officers, federal and state probation officers, wardens, and corrections officers, among others.

What kind of hours does a correctional officer work?

Correctional officers generally work full time, often working rotating shifts because they’re needed around the clock. That means officers may work on weekends and holidays, as well as any time of the day or night. Check with your state’s Department of Corrections to find out the specific requirements you need to apply and be hired.