Correctional Edge • Career resources
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Before you apply
What to ask before taking a prison jobIs corrections the right career for you?Considering a Career in Corrections? Here’s Where to StartLife inside
Your first week as a correctional officerYour First 90 Days as a Correctional OfficerCommon New-Officer Mistakes—and How to Learn From ThemBeing Approachable Without Becoming Personally InvolvedManipulation & boundaries
Recognizing Boundary TestingWhen a Small Favor Becomes a Boundary ProblemPromotion & leadership
Should You Promote—or Do You Mainly Want the Rank?Prepare for Your Next RankPreparing for the Promotion BoardSergeant Promotion PreparationLieutenant Promotion PreparationCaptain Promotion PreparationLeading With Clarity and ConsistencyHaving a Useful Coaching ConversationDelegating With Clear ExpectationsLife beyond the gate
Leaving Work at the GateCareer tools
Resume builderInterview practice · 49 original questionsPromotion study plannerPrintable resources
Promotion preparation checklist · PDF
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First 90 days workbook · PDFOpen first 90 days workbook in your browser
Leadership example worksheet · PDFOpen leadership example worksheet in your browser
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