Anyone a CO at the Indiana Corrections system. PM me if you have time.

[longbow]

I have a few questions for a friend who might want to work at a prison.

 

[chef larry]

Had a nephew who worked at Michigan City prison for about a year.

 

[bobbittle]

I tried it for a few months, wasn't for me but I could probably answer any of the basics.

My FIL/MIL both work a Rockville Womens Prison if you need more in depth info.

 

[grasshopperlegs]

So what do you need to know?

 

[longbow]

The best ways to stay safe and not get injured by inmates or in trouble with the boss.

 

[jfed85]

The best ways to stay safe and not get injured by inmates or in trouble with the boss.

As hard as it may be at times;

TREAT THEM WITH RESPECT.

I can personally guarantee that they will appreciate that more than anything. I have been in for 6 years, had to get physical 4 times. Every time was breaking up fights among inmates. Some guys think that because they wear that uniform and have a little bit of authority that they suddenly become billy badass and judge, jury, and executioner. Those Are usually the ones who get assaulted and usually nobody is surprised when it happens.

This may not make sense but in a way they WANT someone to put them in line when they break a rule or screw up, because it shows them that someone cares for their well being and most of them have had no guidance or come from backgrounds filled with worthless parents who didn't care.

As far as staying out of trouble with your boss its just like anything else, do your job and you have nothing to worry about. I'm 28, I've been there 6 years and I can honestly say that its the easiest job I've ever had. Its not as $hi!!y as its cracked up to be. Its like anything else, its what you make of it. I promoted to Sgt. A little over a year ago so I speak to both main questions of your post. How to keep a supervisor happy and how to avoid getting hurt. Hope this helps

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

^. What he said I just left the DOC worked at the State Farm, if you can run open 150 man dormitories you can do anything.

 

[longbow]

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As hard as it may be at times;

TREAT THEM WITH RESPECT.

I can personally guarantee that they will appreciate that more than anything. I have been in for 6 years, had to get physical 4 times. Every time was breaking up fights among inmates. Some guys think that because they wear that uniform and have a little bit of authority that they suddenly become billy badass and judge, jury, and executioner. Those Are usually the ones who get assaulted and usually nobody is surprised when it happens.

This may not make sense but in a way they WANT someone to put them in line when they break a rule or screw up, because it shows them that someone cares for their well being and most of them have had no guidance or come from backgrounds filled with worthless parents who didn't care.

As far as staying out of trouble with your boss its just like anything else, do your job and you have nothing to worry about. I'm 28, I've been there 6 years and I can honestly say that its the easiest job I've ever had. Its not as $hi!!y as its cracked up to be. Its like anything else, its what you make of it. I promoted to Sgt. A little over a year ago so I speak to both main questions of your post. How to keep a supervisor happy and how to avoid getting hurt. Hope this helps

 

[Indian]

As hard as it may be at times;

TREAT THEM WITH RESPECT.

I can personally guarantee that they will appreciate that more than anything. I have been in for 6 years, had to get physical 4 times. Every time was breaking up fights among inmates. Some guys think that because they wear that uniform and have a little bit of authority that they suddenly become billy badass and judge, jury, and executioner. Those Are usually the ones who get assaulted and usually nobody is surprised when it happens.

This may not make sense but in a way they WANT someone to put them in line when they break a rule or screw up, because it shows them that someone cares for their well being and most of them have had no guidance or come from backgrounds filled with worthless parents who didn't care.

As far as staying out of trouble with your boss its just like anything else, do your job and you have nothing to worry about. I'm 28, I've been there 6 years and I can honestly say that its the easiest job I've ever had. Its not as $hi!!y as its cracked up to be. Its like anything else, its what you make of it. I promoted to Sgt. A little over a year ago so I speak to both main questions of your post. How to keep a supervisor happy and how to avoid getting hurt. Hope this helps

longbow,

I can see jfed85 does know what he is talking about. I have over 20 + years and all I can add is for a person need to be fair, firm, and consistent in your duties and not be on a power trip. Respect means so much, they don't have to like you, but they do need to respect you. If you give respect you will get respect back. Working in Corrections is not for everyone .