Topic: Everything Education / Informational Interview

Thanks Campi, I appreciate your honesty about the job. Some of the things you said are already reasons why I may decide to do this. The coping w/stress, and NOT taking things personal,willing to learn and picking up on “out of the norm”. I’m sure “out of the norm” is very different IN the system as compared to OUT.
Can I ask how long you have been in corrections and if you attended school to get into this field? I am considering going to school in spring (maybe sooner) for criminal justice. Correct me if im wrong, but I see this as a job that will not disappear anytime soon, but continue to grow larger with time.
I was also wondering how you may feel about what your job, do you take any pride in your job? Do you feel that you are making a difference in anyway? I believe you should, but I was wondering how someone felt that had actually been in this field for a while.
Thanks for your time…..traz

Topic: Everything Education / Informational Interview

I was wondering if anyone here would allow me to conduct an e-mail or forum style interview (here) with them about entering this field. I have a some basic questions that i need to ask for an entrance application through the ohio services commission. I’m looking for an active corrections officer or probation department employee to interview. Basic questions, ( how you started, skills needed, future changes in your field ). If anyone would be willing to chat about this, please post back… thanks