Topic: A Broader View / Employment in Corrections...

Thank you guys for the responses. I have had my slight insight into the good, bad, and ugly of the world with my fire service, and 5 of my fellow firefighters are Corrections Officers at the prison in which I have applied for here in Pennsylvania. I have spoken with them and gotten the insight and some advice. They feel that I would be fine so long as I can keep my outview on the world at work, and at home different and handle situations well when the worst of the worst can happen. I feel I can do that, and this is a field I would see myself pursueing and getting in to. Just hoping I can get the job at the local prison and begin training and working…

Topic: A Broader View / Employment in Corrections...

My name is Josh, and I am a 19 year old volunteer firefighter and welder. I have been pursueing an interest in Law Enforcement and Corrections for some time now. A spot jut opened up for the County Prison near me, and I met the requirements so I have applied. However I figured it may be good to get some insight on the world of corrections… Is there anything I should know or be sure of before pursuing this path? I am a strong willed and minded person who is decently fit and feel that I will be able to handle the environment with training and becoming used to it with time, however it’s an environment I have never been in before…

Just looking for some advice, pointers, or anything I should know… feel free to ask me questions, and any comments are greatly appreciated!

Thank You

Topic: Everything Education / Becoming a Corrections Officer

My name is Josh, and I am a 19 year old volunteer firefighter and welder. I have been pursueing an interest in Law Enforcement and Corrections for some time now. A spot jut opened up for the County Prison near me, and I met the requirements so I have applied. However I figured it may be good to get some insight on the world of corrections… Is there anything I should know or be sure of before pursuing this path? I am a strong willed and minded person who is decently fit and feel that I will be able to handle the environment with training and becoming used to it with time, however it’s an environment I have never been in before…

Just looking for some advice, pointers, or anything I should know… feel free to ask me questions, and any comments are greatly appreciated!

Thank You