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	Correctional Officers and Jailers
	Page Down		Job Description:   Correctional Officers and Jailers maintain the security, custody, discipline and welfare of individuals who have been arrested and are either awaiting trial or hearing, or have been convicted and have been sentenced to terms in jails, conservation camps, correctional work centers, or prisons. Officers and jailers are responsible for maintaining security, escorting prisoners, and observing and supervision inmates during all of their activities, and ensuring that they obey the rules and regulations of the facility.

Wages - Statewide:   To give you an idea of how much you might earn, we have given you the average hourly wages and average yearly wages for this career throughout California. Wages can vary greatly in different parts of the State.

		Hourly Average Wages:		$	63,767
		Yearly Average Wages:		$	63,767
	Source: California Occupational Employment and Wage Data, 2008

	Job Openings:   An average of 920 job openings will be available statewide per year. The number of openings includes both new jobs and replacement openings as workers leave the occupation.
	Source: California Occupational Employment Projections 2004 - 2014 Page Down

	Basic Job Requirements: High school graduate or equivalent Citizenship No felony record Good health Physically and emotionally fit Physical strength Good judgment Ability to think and act quickly Page Down
	Where to get training locally:   Employers usually provide basic training at law enforcement training academies and continuing on-the-job training. More employers prefer a college education with courses in criminal justice, police science, psychology, and criminology. To find training programs in your area you can check the LaborMarketInfo Web site at www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/cgi/databrowsing/traProvidersSelection.asp?menuChoice=traProviders. Or, you can go to a One-Stop Career Center for assistance. (See "One-Stop Career Centers" in the "How to Find a Job" section.)
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