Bob Walsh
Stockton, CA
Male, 60
I worked for the California state system, starting as a Correctional Officer and retiring as a Lieutenant in 2005. I now write for the PacoVilla blog which is concerned with what could broadly be called The Correctional System.
As an entry level employee they will be much more interested in your general background than in your specific knowledge of the job. It is very likely they have a web site and it is possible they have a new employee orientation packet or even a prison rule book on line. Being familiar with this sort of thing is not necessary, but it certainly doesn't hurt. IN addition being able to speak standard English coherently and write a decent report are both very desirable skills. In some places they want you to write a brief narrative at the interview site, bring it in with you and read it out load to the panel. Good luck.
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My first guess is that this is a lame joke. Assuming it is not. it will be removed unless it is somehow certified as a medical device. Have fun dude.
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They are primarily paper pushers. They prepare board reports, pre-release reports and stuff like that. Their principle attribute must be the ability to think critically and write clearly and concisely. they must have a good understanding of "the system" and how it works.
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Pretty much all kinds. They need money to pay protection is a good one, or to buy "necessities" from the canteen. It is often just a generalized guilt trip. Sounds to me like maybe your mother needs a conservator.
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Meter Maid
What's the meanest thing anyone's ever said to you?
Suicide Hotline Manager
Has anyone killed themselves during a call?
Day Care Provider
Do the kids ever reveal embarrassing things about their parents?
As far as I now you can not be hired as a peace officer until you are 20 1/2 and can not begin work until you are 21. Some jurisdictions also hire "jailers" (various titles in various areas) that are not peace officers and which you could possibly be hired for at age 18. You could also look into non=peace officer employment with an agency until you get the age in. Also many community colleges have correctional science programs which might give you a leg up. I would stay away from privately operated training systems. IMHO they are of dubious value. Good luck.
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Generally speaking no one. Most posts-work areas have staff bathrooms. It is sort of an OSHA thing. If you have a job assignment that allows or requires you to move around a lot (like yard officer) you just wander over to the staff bathroom while you are wandering around your area. It is a good idea to let a co-worker know if you are disappearing into the head for a while in case something jumps off while you are there so they are not worried about where you are when they count noses, but that's about it usually.
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As far as #1 I used to know the answer to that, at least in California, but I don't any more. I have been retired almost 13 years and I just don't remember. I THINK the answer is NO but I wouldn't bet on that. Your inheritance would have nothing to do with your son's status as a felon. He is free to inherit property and to leave property to others. Out of state transfer of prisoners are rare unless they have a case pending in the state they are transferred to. They are not unheard of, but they are rare.
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