Staying as long as I did.

Use core civic as a resume builder and move on.

Trusting my superiors

If you choose this career, go to work, do your job and go home.

Not for everybody, been in it 30 years, stressful, lots of fights, Always be ready, if it goes down

I have been so busy with training for this position which I've received in August an still to this day still training, It's the old career I had. I'm a Correctional officer, State employee, I'm happy...

My biggest mistake was not investing in a 457k plan while I was still a rookie. Looking back after almost 20 years it would have been nice to see. Even if it was 50.00 a pay it would have been really nice.

I would say that working as a CO, was exciting. Each day was different. You never knew what to expect. That's why you have to have you guards up at all time. Take nothing for granted when interacting with inmates and staff. Keep your personal life just that, personal. Otherwise, don't get upset when your business is out. DO NOT DATE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT (STAFF NOR INMATE) If you are employed as an officer, be serious about what you are doing. Read and comprehend your rules and regulation, treat everybody (including inmates) with respect. Believe me, that will go a looooong way . Be firm but fair with inmates. You can't be mean and dirty, that gets you nowhere fast. Young people, please listen to your veteran staff. You can learn a lot. But you got to listen. Not all staff members are positive, pair yourself with someone that's about their job and do what you are there for. You will be fine. There's lots of drugs and cell phones behind those prison walls. Don't get caught up. Be careful, be safe.

Don't do it. Unless you want problems with your spouse or significant other not enough pay and long drives and no recognition

Applying up there could never advance not good enough salary