As a former Correctional Officer,,,I can say that what worked for me was simple. 1. Keep your word-Period!!! 2. You are not Judge,,,Jury & Executioner,,, they're doing there time. Treat them like you want to be treated. 3. Respect -Give it & it will be given,,,often earned. 4. Be brutally honest. That's well appreciated. 5. Do NOT try & be a tough guy w a loud mouth,,, you'll catch a reality check sooner or later. The goal is to go home @ the end of your shift.
@shaylovetaylor96122 ай бұрын
Thank you I have a interview tomorrow
@SOG-xb4qh2 ай бұрын
@@shaylovetaylor9612 NP & hope you get the job.
@lordofgenocidaltendencies4209Ай бұрын
Is the training difficult?
@SOG-xb4qhАй бұрын
@@lordofgenocidaltendencies4209 No here in Oklahoma and in all honesty,it was a joke.
@lordofgenocidaltendencies4209Ай бұрын
@@SOG-xb4qh I live in Ohio so I was wondering
@ralphwiggum1982 Жыл бұрын
As someone who graduated from police academy with a few recruits who went on to work at the prison I always had so much respect for corrections I don’t think i could ever work there myself I know working the streets are dangerous but it’s something about the prisons I couldn’t do
@stevemaynard1417 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for commenting and watching! Thank you for what you do on the streets! OTOM
@redloopy Жыл бұрын
likewise man I wouldn't feel safe patroling around these streets with guns pointed at me
@stevenRalf201610 ай бұрын
@@redloopylol THATS why your a cop for a reason . You should know what you signed up for ..
@Orangepeel892 ай бұрын
@@stevenRalf2016does that mean to be fearless
@stevenRalf20162 ай бұрын
@@Orangepeel89 no but jus know what comes wit that gun belt and badge comes with alot of HATERS ZZ
@BSTYR845 ай бұрын
That’s some very good advice! I would add: stay physically in shape and curious about learning policies and procedures like your life depended on it.
@thomasryan267910 ай бұрын
I worked corrections for 3 years. On the midnights, I had 188 inmates to myself. This is the tour we did building maintenance, cooked two meals (1400 trays), and got inmates ready for transports. Inmates never bothered me. Staff did. They snitched, undermined others, brought in contraband, and slept with inmates. Cops wrote us parking tickets while we worked. They hated us because so many of us got arrested. I say never take this shit job. Even the public doesn't like you. Just wait for mandatory overtime forced down your throat.
@rampantcolt168410 ай бұрын
Everything you wrote is accurate and widespread. It's a corrupt system full of egotistical, dishonest administrators and staff. Better off learning a trade.
@bfry3810 ай бұрын
You’re exactly right! That’s why I quit! It wasn’t the inmates it was the staff!
@kippreggelogan95709 ай бұрын
If I decide to do it I'd do it for two years max.
@googleuser-xy9ji7 ай бұрын
is it true there are unlimited hours you can do a week if you wish??
@Hehe-jo1zc3 ай бұрын
Also, can't use your cell phone your whole shift from what I gather. Gotta lock it away
@Scratchingforcash28 күн бұрын
I just got hired for Florida corrections. I go to academy in 2 weeks. Thank you for the video.
@wolfy297 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful for someone like me who is just starting out, thanks for the info!
@Layerlol Жыл бұрын
What are the steps to get in?
@ashtonhudson8275 Жыл бұрын
@@Layerloljust did it apply in person interview board interview drug test polygraph test and written exam
@MariaPizarroKBlaah11 ай бұрын
How is it going?
@debgib0079 ай бұрын
Good luck. I'll see you on the yard.
@HRpuffnstuff233 ай бұрын
I'm starting this Friday- I'm former Military and healthcare and I am looking forward to beginning this career
@Raijionokeashi2 ай бұрын
Im testing physically on tuesday... training in July... i have a Bachelors in Business, Air Force Intelligence Veteran, but i can't find any other jobs i qualify for out here in Reno, NV. I have a family to feed, so... to corrections I go.
@Postaldude505 Жыл бұрын
I start my academy on the 5th thank you for the guidance
@davidlopez628311 ай бұрын
How did it go
@Postaldude50511 ай бұрын
@@davidlopez6283 hours are long but I do enjoy the job
@ashtondillard690610 ай бұрын
How you been bro? How’s the job?
@blackketchup407410 ай бұрын
Any updates?
@ShayHFamilyVlogs9 ай бұрын
Any update ?
@holdtheline4169 Жыл бұрын
Co here. Can confirm, this dude knows what he is talking about.
@JackKingOS11 ай бұрын
I am 18 years old and want to be a CO. Do you reccomend. TDCJ
@holdtheline416911 ай бұрын
@@JackKingOS Is that a Texas jail?
@bfry3810 ай бұрын
Could be Texas, Tennessee Detention center for Juveniles. I’m not sure what he was referring to either. Every State has different meanings, training, etc…
@holdtheline416910 ай бұрын
@bfry38 I salute anyone willing to work juve. No thanks lol
@bfry3810 ай бұрын
@@holdtheline4169 me too! Lol
@johnbannon281211 ай бұрын
I was a Co for 2 yrs. Day one I was a B officer in a dorm with 50 inmates. A bit scary and intimidating. Nothing bad happened still it can pop off at anytime.After 2 yrs I moved on it's a tough job and it's not for everyone.
@vegas702311 ай бұрын
Hey brother, I just got a conditional offer from CoreCivic to work Behavioral center in La Palma, any advice? I don't know what I'm stepping into.
@johnbannon281211 ай бұрын
@@vegas7023 do some research first on the job. Then make a decision. Money is a good thing. Being miserable with money isn't good.
@vegas702311 ай бұрын
@@johnbannon2812 Thanks. I've decided to be a bus driver no inmates
@funnyratedtv67603 ай бұрын
Hey what did you move on to? Just curious if theres other opportunities after the 2 years probation period
@FatheroffiveMrDad20 күн бұрын
I start September 9th, everything is done. Looking forward to my new career with a positive attitude. Thanks for the video and good luck to the other new recruits commenting.
@NewfieAsianKid11 ай бұрын
just right after I graduated from High school, my acquaintance that I knew wanted to pursue and study to become a Correctional Officer. Told me, all you do throughout your shift is sit on your lazy @$$ and get paid. I dunno if that was the case, but we were young then so hopefully now that we've matured, he probably thinks differently of it by now.
@exovumreacts6 ай бұрын
Im a Correctional Officer myself and really think we should play this video at the Jail i work in. So many people come and go because they just cant handle the stress from the type of work we do.
@qaibthai899611 ай бұрын
i dont want to do it.. but 100,000 a year sounds good to me.
@bfry3810 ай бұрын
100,000 isn’t nothing if you’re dead. I’m not saying even getting stabbed. The stress, staff, etc… can’t eat you alive. Also, to pull in 100,000 you’re pretty much living there. I’m not trying to talk you out of it. Some people love it, some people hate it. Good thing is if you don’t like it you can always quit and move on. It’s def an experience!
@aaadamt9643 ай бұрын
100k a year? They start out at $18/hr around me. I'm not going to do the math but you'd have to work a boat load of overtime to break 100k around here.
@jayden65232 ай бұрын
@@aaadamt964$18 for CO is crazy, they start at $27 where i am
@Scar-jg4bnАй бұрын
Unless you're in California maybe, you're not making that as a CO. 😂
@billyboy4477Ай бұрын
@@aaadamt964Where im at its 23 an hour with 12.25 hour long shifts, 6 days of ot a month brings it to 94k a year aka 60 hours a week.
@nicholasogburn774610 ай бұрын
Mental health worker here. Your discussion of managing emotions and burnout…spot on. Find little moments to yourself, find effective, ethical ways to vent. Abso-f}^ing-lutely.
@stevemaynard201510 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! Also, thank you for what you do!
@MitchellBPYao2 ай бұрын
Because it's my most true self
@nrozie017 ай бұрын
I can see the grief and trauma in his eyes when telling the story about the guy who took his own life on his day 1.💔
@Brian-gh7fj5 ай бұрын
I don’t know, I’m not buying it.. Something about that story isn’t adding up-at first he said on his very first round he found the inmate. 2 minutes later he said that inmate he found was one who he’d done rounds on for 10 years.
@chilltown115 ай бұрын
Ya I caught the same thing I had to go back and check buy he did say it was his first day
@XavIsOnline4 ай бұрын
@@Brian-gh7fj Nah he was saying he relived that moment and felt extra tense every time he revisited the cell itself
@luciousecarter855010 ай бұрын
My 1st day of training will be tomorrow I'm excited... It's a new experience for me.
@ShayHFamilyVlogs9 ай бұрын
How’s training going ? I’m really considering applying next year here in Florida
@Saqib_46 ай бұрын
How did it go mate ?
@briancarter6966 Жыл бұрын
Worked in California CDCR for 13 years. Good stuff.....
@stophating_2099 Жыл бұрын
Yo man how was I’m going through the process as we speak
@soggysocks5504 Жыл бұрын
same how was it
@xfatoushe-6908 Жыл бұрын
Yo man I’m thinking of applying I’m 24 years old. Any tips ?
@stevenRalf201610 ай бұрын
@@xfatoushe-6908go for It .. give it all you got . We gots too change how these prisons staff workers from 200s /90s were . Hella corrupt officials
@ashtondillard690610 ай бұрын
@@xfatoushe-6908did you get the job? How do you like it? Thinking of working at Folsom prison but this shit looks pretty stressful
@BrodyHarris3 ай бұрын
I just submitted my application as a smaller built 21 year old kid. I think I just changed my mind LOL
@MirandaN40726 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@brandinojam24Күн бұрын
What's your height and weight bro?
@thatfutureairman7848 ай бұрын
After a while you just don't want to do this anymore, the mandatory overtime is MASSIVE driving factor that kills a lot of correctional careers before they even have time to really start. Toxic Leadership that work 8 hour days, while your being mandated to work mandatory 16 hour shifts back to back and then questioned why you can't stay awake or get to work on time because your a zombie after a while and then get disciplined for it. Your friends will promote from officer to sergeant and become an entirely different person, you'll see officers in relationships with sergeants and then they'll abuse that persons power if you disagree with or step out of line with them. Prioritize your mental health first, this career can be rewarding but a lot of problems out of your control can also drive you away very fast as it has me.
@googleuser-xy9ji7 ай бұрын
can you request extra hours after shift and on your days off??
@datboynim8450Ай бұрын
Three COs in Dekalb county jail died off of work. They bullied an inmate because they were being disrespectful. Instead of de-escalating the situation they decided to escalate it. It took the inmate 6-7 months to get information. This inmate was still making more money in jail than out of jail and they were even warned by other COs.
@wraygun14817 ай бұрын
Well. I'm just about to start. Have my exams on the 27th, this month. I'm thankful for the video. God bless!
@irwinyanezmartinez81746 ай бұрын
How’d it go man?
@barleenkaur91444 ай бұрын
How did your exam go? Did you pass?
@l.a.h837 Жыл бұрын
I'm a CO little over a year this whole video is FACTS
@HassanBambam Жыл бұрын
Is training difficult?
@holdtheline4169 Жыл бұрын
@HassanBambam Its not difficult. With repetition it becomes second nature. Hardest part of the job is dealing with stress and emotions and the effects of burn out. Be confident and do everything you can to leave work at work and home at home.
@venusfoo966711 ай бұрын
Do you think it’s possible taking college courses while doing this job?
@holdtheline416911 ай бұрын
@venusfoo9667 I've had a partner do it. Get an accommodation if it's a government job. In many cases they will help you with a schedule if you're doing schooling. Our employer is OVER accommodating. You can literally write your own work schedule.
@ashtondillard690610 ай бұрын
@@holdtheline4169yea thinking of working at Folsom prison(I’m 23) need to preface I’m a pretty skinny dude, is it worth it? Will I get my ass kicked lol
@facelessshadow923 ай бұрын
I start the academy on May 20th. I’m excited and ready for the challenge this new career path is going to bring.
@HRpuffnstuff233 ай бұрын
Good luck! I start on Friday for HR stuff then Monday morning-
@MrPrimetyme79 Жыл бұрын
I've been in the field going on 18 years and NO is my middle name!
@stevemaynard1417 Жыл бұрын
That's what I'm talking about!!! Thanks for watching
@thomasryan267910 ай бұрын
Human and understanding is my name. Your name is hatred and harmful to other staff.
@Scar-jg4bnАй бұрын
@@thomasryan2679 you clearly don't work in corrections. 😂
@queenoftemplar Жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m filling out my application soon
@stevemaynard2015 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Good luck!
@stevemaynard1417 Жыл бұрын
This Video is fire!!! Great Job GUARDIAN RFID!
@untitle161 Жыл бұрын
Years ago I asked a man who just became a cop for like less then a year. I asked him “Correctional officers are pretty much prison guards huh?” He said “Yes & No”
@holdtheline4169 Жыл бұрын
They are the same thing. People just get too hung up on titles. Technically it's officer because majority of us are sworn in as peace officers under federal / provincial(state) jurisdiction.
@Motosquidgp Жыл бұрын
@@holdtheline4169that’s why I love being a correctional officer in jersey they change us to police officers
@Iamyodaddy_ Жыл бұрын
Less than * a year
@untitle161 Жыл бұрын
@@Motosquidgp , thank you for your services
@YoungBamily7 ай бұрын
@@MotosquidgpSo you’re a police officer that still works in prison or you left ? and do outside police work?
@quintinlee7305 Жыл бұрын
I’m just finished my first week at the new facility oak wood in Michigan
@Deejack27 Жыл бұрын
How did you do ?
@thomasryan267910 ай бұрын
Get out of this crap field. I wouldn't let my kids do it ever.
@BorikenMamba10 ай бұрын
@@thomasryan2679 why’s that ?
@groundcontrol27957 ай бұрын
Do you mean Oaks in Manistee? Or Woodland in Whitmore Lake?
@Joseph_Kalder1492 Жыл бұрын
I can be shy at times and I’m not the best communicator (starting conversations/small talk). So I shouldn’t even try to get on??
@stevemaynard2015 Жыл бұрын
It takes practice and repetition. Most people in corrections have to expand out of their comfort zone and try new things like communication. I’ve seen some very shy people become excellent communicators!
@dirtyharry205 Жыл бұрын
My first day, got sent to the worst Dorm in the prison.
@chasepearson894 Жыл бұрын
How did that go
@bfry3810 ай бұрын
That’s how it works unfortunately. Like being a Cop. “Most” Correction Officers, Cops, etc… with seniority don’t want to work with the worst inmates, in the hood, etc…
@jamalwilliams1792 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this informative information
@TheGabbaGhoul2725 күн бұрын
going into the doc academy in September thanks for the tips
@tylerattaway7016 Жыл бұрын
I still remember the smell on the first day of the jail I first started in.
@MsTwiththeTea19809 ай бұрын
oh wow
@-Merkuleez8 ай бұрын
I’m applying soon good video
@edsullivan344 Жыл бұрын
you all have very hard job i dont think i could do it plus i enjoy my present job
@ashtondillard690610 ай бұрын
What do you do?
@pb713310 ай бұрын
“Everyone will hate you. Even your co workers…” have fun!!
@stevenRalf201610 ай бұрын
Yup . WHISTLEBLOWERS. Get the worst once a CO gots a GREEN LIGHT ON him ..
@michaelhostetler5190 Жыл бұрын
I've practiced....
@m_dott2011 ай бұрын
Great Video!
@tylerlawlerDEVGRU Жыл бұрын
DOD a lot of work crew on probation.
@ghost629810 ай бұрын
I remember my first day on the job. Security dropped a new inmate in my housing area worse housing unit in the facility btw let’s just say it ended with a slashing and me losing vacation days
@ashtondillard690610 ай бұрын
What happened?
@jordanfarris21678 ай бұрын
What happened
@malcolmlewis427814 күн бұрын
Treat all inmates the same. Do not do favours for a particular inmate. Inmates notice this and it can cause conflict amongst inmates. If inmates are regularly asking to speak to you by name then you need to look at what you are doing.
@MiG-40i8 ай бұрын
I've been in the service for 20 years and have now decided to change careers... you don't get the appropriate appreciation from your superiors or from the public. The press only reports when an official has done something wrong. Otherwise we are on our own every day. It is a corrupt world where nepotism is practiced and those who belong to a certain circle are promoted. It is one of the most frustrating jobs. no backing from anyone. everything you do can and will be used against you. You have to put up with a lot and you won't be a happy person that way. I don't even want to talk about getting old. and then there are the prisoners! if you understand what I mean!
@Sniper_Man_Clips10 ай бұрын
can someone be red green color blind and join? If they. Can still see said color?
@dezsireebarrett3371 Жыл бұрын
Does correctional have to be tased or peppered sprayed? In academy?
@chasepearson894 Жыл бұрын
Sometimes, depends on the department
@supersayain1178 Жыл бұрын
Yes or when you get to your agency
@canadianpressure278510 ай бұрын
Here in Canada, I will have to get sprayed
@mymaclife4288 Жыл бұрын
Good info!
@stevemaynard1417 Жыл бұрын
Thanks @My Mac Life
@budmike66 Жыл бұрын
That's how I found out that blood has a smell.
@Bigguy134 Жыл бұрын
Iron is like real iron lol
@mellowtv6026 Жыл бұрын
You are not lying !!!!!
@ampmri243410 ай бұрын
Interesting, something a woman may learn early in life.
@rugdoc972 ай бұрын
iron
@user-vp9xn3wb7v25 күн бұрын
Pennies
@lightyagami863913 күн бұрын
Whats the difrence between working a county jail or a state jail ?
@JaniceCarter-ws7lu4 ай бұрын
I couldn't do it, but some folks are good at what they do..😌
@jakejimenez79739 ай бұрын
Lol I’ve been working in the Jail for almost A year planning on going to bpoc soon but he is right get to know your inmates they can help you with a lot stuff u don’t know and yes a lot of them will test u so stay focused and make sure to take care of your mental health
@zuleymacalderon626210 ай бұрын
The begin described your first day & encountering a suicide. 2:10 in and your saying you say him 10 years in his cell?
@stevemaynard201510 ай бұрын
Not physically. Some traumatic sights are imbedded in you memory bank and they can’t be forgotten. Thanks for watching
@theamazingjose6998 ай бұрын
Zuleymacaldon you’re right!
@lildurk30049 ай бұрын
I rather be a special agent since the requirements are much stricter
@xsammieB7 ай бұрын
ill be starting the academy sooon
@rampantcolt168410 ай бұрын
Learn a trade... avoid Corrections.
@ashtondillard690610 ай бұрын
You tried it?
@jeremiahlawrence7904Ай бұрын
Im in the trades and it's not paying enough
@jatonesmith2580 Жыл бұрын
My first day is in 3 weeks
@stevemaynard2015 Жыл бұрын
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything! Stay Safe brother!
@chakalalka Жыл бұрын
@@stevemaynard2015I have an interview for a correctional any tips?
@ottokrieg10 ай бұрын
How is it going?
@jatonesmith258010 ай бұрын
@@ottokrieg I’m in the academy right now, but I shadowed a bit beforehand. It’s county jail, a lot different than the type of work I’m use to, but am eager to see where this can take me!!
@Gametold58 ай бұрын
@@jatonesmith2580how is it going?
@Orangepeel892 ай бұрын
I'm thinking of doing this and I was wondering if sometimes my life could be at risk?
@cortayzlewis3794 Жыл бұрын
You don’t carry guns ?
@stevemaynard1417 Жыл бұрын
Not in the jail and prison.
@redloopy Жыл бұрын
on guard towers
@stevemaynard2015 Жыл бұрын
@@yoda8802 Correct. No firearms are allowed inside a secured facility. Most agencies in 2023 have Handcuffs, Taser, OC, Less Lethal launchers, impact weapons and soft restraints.
@chriscooper4681 Жыл бұрын
Do you carry guns during transport
@redloopy Жыл бұрын
@@stevemaynard2015 there are guns just designated to individuals in secure areas like guard towers
@thomasnugent38365 ай бұрын
Very good 👍
@fernandobarbosa423210 ай бұрын
Aqui no Brasil hoje somos chamados de policiais penais,vocês ficam reclamando aí nos EUA então imaginem ser um oficial correcional aqui nas cadeias brasileiras cheias de facções em guerra entre eles e contra nós.
@stevemaynard201510 ай бұрын
é definitivamente um tipo diferente de prisão e prisão em sua área. Nós apreciamos o que você faz. Fique seguro!
@qparxiii7 ай бұрын
How can COs keep facial hair? Just asking
@stankwho7 ай бұрын
If you spend 8 to 10 hrs a day in a jail are you really better off than the inamates there?
@uggycyvhvyvyv73226 ай бұрын
Wdym you’re getting paid and they’re not
@Yeah-fb6dd4 ай бұрын
@@uggycyvhvyvyv7322Actually bub, some inmates trustees do get paid.
@JoshuaGrant-rz7pc4 ай бұрын
Right 😂
@rugdoc972 ай бұрын
So basically every job is a jail you are held there till you are done lmao
@brodyrichard2639 ай бұрын
I start in 2 months. Federal prison
@RegulatorXIII6 ай бұрын
my 1st day female inmate broke her door window with a tray and was put in a restranment chair, fast forward to amonth ago she wanted the other CO to kill me lol...now fast forward to today ive written 2 reports on inmates hoarding toilet paper, fuckn slowies i tell ya.
@Lastoutrider5 ай бұрын
How do you believe an instructional video that has plot holes? First you said the you saw the suicide on your first day with your FTO, then you said you saw the guy for 10 years and had lots of emotions.
@ryanpicinic91754 ай бұрын
Bro. You’re slow. As in every time he opened that cell he was reminded about seeing that. As in this thing called a “memory”
@helenodetroyo70358 ай бұрын
Is not better to always say "YES" instead of "NO"? 🤔🤣
@truthbetold36668 ай бұрын
I couldnt do corrections i could not imagine waking up everyday to go to jail to watch others who ruined there life
@JoshuaGrant-rz7pc4 ай бұрын
It’s the best job just baby sitting and laughing at idiots
@jenniii46082 ай бұрын
If you're not a mean CO, you can make them less stressed during their time there. I know men who went to prison or jail. They saw it as a learning lesson. There are people who have never been locked up and ruined their life. Just have compassion, but do not be weak.
@prepper-sq9yj Жыл бұрын
Hey CO ,DID WHATS HIS NAME GIVE THAT TO YOU THE OTHER DAY ?? WHO?? DEEZ NUTZ HA GOTTEM
@TallBaldGenius8911 ай бұрын
Hahaha
@harrymingelickr883 Жыл бұрын
CORRECTIONAL, thats a laugh.
@stevemaynard2015 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@theone35594 ай бұрын
If your going up against someone with nothing to lose, you have to live in that way too. Also, if you hang around the toilet long enough, you start to smell like 💩
@Khabib9-z8w7 ай бұрын
In my country working as a prison officer these days we are not allowed to use vulgarity on inmates hence they climb to our heads,feel as a correctional unit officer we must have the freedom to be tough to them,we are told to be firm only which is not enough,they no longer fear us,don’t know about America prison
@JoshuaGrant-rz7pc4 ай бұрын
We be whooping they ass over here 😂
@truecowboy Жыл бұрын
You can expect to be hated. Expect to be challenged. Expect to get involved in a heavy fight. This comeing from the convict side of it. You in our house. Give respect get respect. Disrespect begets disrespect.
@stevemaynard2015 Жыл бұрын
*coming It is the Officers house and the “convicts” live there. Thanks for watching
@truecowboy Жыл бұрын
@@stevemaynard2015 really .... Try go in their and a tike it's your house see how quick you learn otherwise. The officers are outnumbered. 20 to 1. I'm telling you now, I was in prison. I am a convict. You go for n there with attitude it's your house , you going get you and your fellow officers hurt bad. I've witnessed it. I've seen first hand a officer like you take his last breath on prison floor. Not by me. There are inmates in there going to do life in prison. Do you think they care of they catch another murder charge? They don't.
@stevemaynard2015 Жыл бұрын
@@truecowboy again. Thank you for watching sir. Glad to hear you are out and doing well.
@truecowboy Жыл бұрын
@@stevemaynard2015 I've been out for 20 years. Beat drug addiction by being in prison. Going prison was best thing ever happen to me. I own two houses. One's a rental. A Harley a truck. Bills paid. Own my own business.
@truecowboy Жыл бұрын
@@stevemaynard2015 I'm just telling you our side of it, because I don't want to see any of you getting hurt. I want you make it home every day. The rookies always go in with inflated chests and a attitude. Most end up quitting