Correctional officers in Connecticut work in a variety of local, federal, and state incarceration and administration facilities. While a number of these facilities are publicly owned, increasingly there is a trend toward hiring third-party contractors to manage all aspects of the facility. Facilities have a range of incarceration options available - some, like the Bridgeport Correctional Center contain a minimum-security unit for inmates who have clearance for outside jobs and community support programs, as well as a maximum security sector. Others, like the Garner Correctional Institution specialize in programming, support, and incarceration for an inmate population with mental health concerns. Regardless, Connecticut's state Department of Corrections maintains a safe, professional atmosphere for staff, inmates and surrounding communities at all times. BLS.gov forecasts that staffing needs over the next 10 years are poised to grow at a steady rate - in Connecticut this means that there will be approximately 250 new positions created for frontline correctional officers, as well as replacement staffing needs for retirement and attrition, and advancements to supervisory or specialty roles. Read on to discover more information about opportunities in corrections below.
