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Correctional Officers and Jailers — Skills Profile

Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.

Skills Overview

Active ListeningMonitoringSocial Percept…SpeakingCritical Think…Reading Compre…CoordinationPersuasion

Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

Psychology
4.5
Computers and Electronics
4.3
Customer and Personal Service
4.2
Public Safety and Security
4.1
English Language
4.0
Administrative
3.9
Administration and Management
3.9
Law and Government
3.8
Education and Training
3.8
Telecommunications
3.2
Personnel and Human Resources
3.2
Sociology and Anthropology
3.1
Mathematics
2.9
Therapy and Counseling
2.8
Communications and Media
2.6
Philosophy and Theology
2.5
Foreign Language
2.5
Transportation
2.4
Medicine and Dentistry
2.4
Production and Processing
2.1
Economics and Accounting
2.0
Food Production
2.0
Mechanical
1.9
Engineering and Technology
1.9
Building and Construction
1.7
Geography
1.6
History and Archeology
1.6
Chemistry
1.6
Physics
1.5
Biology
1.5
Design
1.5
Sales and Marketing
1.4
Fine Arts
1.1

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Realistic

5.3

Conventional

4.8

Social

3.9

Enterprising

3.2

Investigative

1.7

Artistic

1.1