Ask a Correctional Officer anything

454 Questions

Last Answer on February 10, 2022

Hey homie bro why are so many COs on their high horses and think their better then the prisoners yo? Cuz that don’t make no sense bro we pepppe too bro

Asked by Ramon about 4 years ago

Might be because we are smart enough or "good enough" to not be convicted felons and, at the end of the day, we get to go home to our families while the prisoners don't. That doesn't mean that prisoners aren't people. It does mean that they are criminals and we are not.

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Have prisoners ever taught you anything?

Asked by Dan over 4 years ago

Not that I specifically recall, no. I am sure it happened, but just wasn't very noteworthy.

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Asked by Hot Dog Eater about 4 years ago

Pass. Thanks anyway.

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Did you get to pick what area you did or did they pick for you?

Asked by Carla about 4 years ago

I am not sure I understand the question. If you mean a particular job assignment, once you get enough seniority you get to bid for a particular job. Not all jobs are open for bid, and you do need a fair bit of seniority to bid for the good ones.

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Asked by blue tiger about 4 years ago

Never, as I am long retired. Firearms qualifications were either once per year or four times per year depending on job assignment. (I DO have to qualify to maintain my retired carry status.) When I retired, 15+ years ago, there was no specified ongoing physical or mental testing.

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