First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
Median pay: $77,970/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -2.8% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 4,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.
• Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
• Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.
• Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.
• Supervise or perform searches of inmates or their quarters to locate contraband items.
• Monitor behavior of subordinates to ensure alert, courteous, and professional behavior toward inmates, parolees, fellow employees, visitors, and the public.
• Restrain, secure, or control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force as necessary.
What's the median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers?
The median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers is $77,970 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers?
Employment for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers is projected to change -2.8% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers?
About 4,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.