Working Conditions for Correctional officersWorking in a correctional institution can be stressful and hazardous. Every year, a number of correctional officers are injured in confrontations with inmates. Correctional officers may work indoors or outdoors. Some correctional institutions are well lighted, temperature controlled, and ventilated, while others are old, overcrowded, hot, and noisy. Correctional officers usually work an 8-hour day, 5 days a week, on rotating shifts. Prison and jail security must be provided around the clock, which often means that officers work all hours of the day and night, weekends, and holidays. In addition, officers may be required to work paid overtime. More information on Correctional officers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Correctional officers occupation Number of Correctional officers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Correctional officers Working conditions for Correctional officers Significant points for Correctional officers Training requirements for Correctional officers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |