First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Career Snapshot
SNAPSHOT
| Leadership | HIGH |
| Critical decision making | HIGH |
| Level of responsibilities | HIGH |
| Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines | HIGH |
| Dealing and handling conflict | HIGH |
| Competition for this position | LOW |
| Communication with others | HIGH |
| Work closely with team members, clients etc. | HIGH |
| Comfort of the work setting | HIGH |
| Exposure to extreme environmental conditions | LOW |
| Exposure to job hazards | LOW |
| Physical demands | LOW |
Characteristics
Dealing and handling conflicts
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Critical decision making
Leadership
Level of responsibilities
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Documenting/Recording Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Getting Information
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Training and Teaching Others
Areas of Study
Administration and Management
Clerical
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training
English Language
Law and Government
Psychology
Public Safety and Security
Degrees
Colleges
Top Skills
Active Listening
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Management of Personnel Resources
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking