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can anybody help me out with an answer to this question? how much money am I going to need for the corrections academy including the cost for the uniforms and boots... full thread

Very few people grow up thinking that they want to become a correctional officer (prison guard) in part, because it is often seen as a less desirable occupation than many others. Many occupational surveys do not even include correctional officer as a choice to be rated. However, the Career Cast 2014 jobs survey, reported by CNBC’s Cindy Perman showed that the job of corrections officer was listed as the tenth worst job in the country based upon the environment, income, outlook and stress. The fact that corrections officer was even listed on the survey indicated an improvement in status over surveys done by other researchers... full story

Also this week:

• Incarcerated Youth at Risk: Is Your Facility Doing Enough to Avoid Liability?
• Time to take off the gloves
• In the Spirit of Those Who Shaped the Justice Industry
• Personal Safety inside Prison

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• February – Education & Training – What’s new, conference coverage editor@corrections.com]

featured job

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Detention Center Registered Nurse-Full Time

This position plans and performs a wide range of general medical nursing duties including inmate daily sick call, record keeping, medication administration and control. The Full-Time Nurse will coordinate care with contracted physicians to perform medical services. Must possess the ability to handle stressful situations and respond appropriately...

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events

• Mar 03-07, 2015 – Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) Annual Meeting
• Mar 0-08, 2015 – Computer-Assisted Reporting Conference
• Apr 11-14, 2015 – NCCHC Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care
• Apr 19-22, 2015 – American Jail Association (AJA) Annual Conference and Jail Expo
• Apr 29-May 01, 2015 – Wyoming Sexual Assault Summit
• May 06-08, 2015 – Prisoner's Family Conference
• May 07-08, 2015 – ILGIA 7TH ANNUAL MAY 2015 INLAND EMPIRE GANG SYMPOSIUM

biz news

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• Corizon Health Awarded Two New Contracts
• NaphCare Awarded New Contract to Provide Medical Services at FCI Bastrop
• BI Incorporated agreement with U.S. Communities allows cities, counties and states access to electronic monitoring products, services at best value
• NaphCare Works Alongside Newton County Detention Centers and Sheriff’s Department to Earn NCCHC Accreditation for Healthcare Standards
• NaphCare Awarded New Five-Year Agreement to Provide Services at FCI Elkton
• NaphCare Supports the Efforts of NAMI of Southern Nevada
• Corizon Raises Over $12,000 To Support Children Of Incarcerated Parents
• NaphCare’s New Partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections
• Corizon Launches Social Media Initiative
• BI Incorporated, SOBERLINK enter distribution agreement for SL2 alcohol monitoring system
• BI Incorporated wins award for collaboration with Verizon Wireless, Multi-Tech Systems
• Spectrum Health Systems Hosts Third Annual Excellence in Treatment Awards
• Wexford Health and DOC complete transition of inmate health care services in south Florida
• NaphCare Launches a New Website
• Corizon Announces New Clinical Risk Management Analyst
• Corizon Announces New Senior Vice President
• BI Incorporated selected to operate Calaveras County Innovative Day Reporting Program for Probationers
• Wexford Health promotes senior management team members
• NaphCare Awarded New Contract in California with City of Santa Ana
• Matt Swando Named Divisional Vice President of BI Incorporated

quote of the week

"The bigger a man’s head gets, the easier it is to fill his shoes."
– Henry A. Courtney

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