First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
SOC Code: 33-1011 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $113,651 | $123,531 | $133,411 | $143,291 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $118,186 | $126,214 | $134,222 | $142,251 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $113,485 | $122,803 | $132,142 | $141,461 |
| Yuba City, CA | $117,894 | $125,674 | $133,474 | $141,253 |
| Merced, CA | $114,629 | $123,469 | $132,309 | $141,149 |
| Modesto, CA | $109,054 | $119,558 | $130,042 | $140,546 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $112,050 | $121,306 | $130,541 | $139,797 |
| Vallejo, CA | $114,941 | $123,219 | $131,498 | $139,776 |
| Salinas, CA | $116,792 | $124,342 | $131,872 | $139,422 |
| Napa, CA | $115,461 | $123,427 | $131,373 | $139,339 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Coordination | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 3.8 | |
| Negotiation | 3.5 | |
| Persuasion | 3.5 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Public Safety and Security | 4.8 |
| Law and Government | 4.4 |
| Administration and Management | 4.2 |
| Psychology | 4.1 |
| English Language | 4.0 |
| Administrative | 3.7 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.6 |
| Education and Training | 3.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 59.0% |
| Associate's degree | 22.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.7% |
| Some college | 5.2% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 2.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.
- Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
- Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.
- Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
- Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.
- Restrain, secure, or control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force as necessary.
- Supervise or perform searches of inmates or their quarters to locate contraband items.
- Monitor behavior of subordinates to ensure alert, courteous, and professional behavior toward inmates, parolees, fellow employees, visitors, and the public.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word 3M Electronic Monitoring Email software Guardian RFID Jail management software
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