Tips for New Corrections Officers and Their Supervisors

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CURRENT EDITION 2024
VOLUMES 1
PAGES 128
AUTHOR Gangi
ESTIMATED NEXT EDITION DATE February 28, 2025
LAST RELEASE DATE February 19, 2024
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This book is a must have for new and prospective corrections officers.
As a correctional professional, with over twenty years of experience spanning
across five prisons and ranging from officer to administration, Gangi knows
the complexity of navigating a career behind the walls.

A must have for all those in or thinking about a career in Corrections. This book
is a compass for those who have chosen this noble yet demanding profession.
You will discover not only practical advice on key aspects of the job but also the
intangible qualities that define exceptional Corrections Officers. From managing
inmate interactions to navigating the complexities of institutional culture, from the
daily routines to the moments of crisis, Gangi explores the multifaceted nature of
corrections work. For the Rookies, it will serve as a tool, a resource, that will help
provide them with a sense of direction as well as a deeper understanding of the
work being done. For the senior staff, it will serve as a reminder, as a tool in their
efforts to cultivate and grow staff.

As a correctional professional, with over twenty years of experience that
spans across five prisons and elevates upwards from officer to administration, Gangi understands the complexity of navigating a career behind the walls walking the toughest beat. It’s, simply put, controlled chaos.

Sections included:
Policy Vs. Procedure vs. Practice
Never Minimize the Importance of Routine Work
Count Time
Safety & Security Is a Layered Process
20 Signs You Are Overly Involved with An Inmate
Understand Liability
Custody Is Not Anti-Inmate
10 Quick Tips for Overseeing an Inmate Housing Unit/Dorm
Know The Limits of a Leader’s Authority
Threat vs. Annoying
19 Tips When Interacting with Inmates
Bridging The Gap Between Custody and Civilians
Five Quick Tips for Conducting Cell Searches

TABLE OF CONTENTS


About the Author

Foreword

Acknowledgements


Chapter 1 Accept Feedback & Advice from Senior
Staff

Chapter 2 Be Dependable

Chapter 3 Ask the Right Question

Chapter 4 Communication Skills Are Key

Chapter 5 Welcome Accountability

Chapter 6 Policy vs. Procedure vs. Practice

Chapter 7 Creating vs. Established

Chapter 8 You Must Make a Decision

Chapter 9 Never Minimize the Importance of
Routine Work

Chapter 10 Be Wary of Routine Complacency

Chapter 11 It’s Okay to Be Human

Chapter 12 Thank the Other Departments

Chapter 13 Count Time

Chapter 14 Safety & Security is a Layered Process

Chapter 15 Things Aren’t
Always as they Seem

Chapter 16 Avoid Negative Influence

Chapter 17 Have Integrity & Cultivate Your
Competence

Chapter 18 Do as I Say and Not as I Do

Chapter 19 20 Signs YOU Are Overly Involved
with An Inmate

Chapter 20 Understand Liability

Chapter 21 You Will
Make Sacrifices

Chapter 22 Creating a Journal

Chapter 23 “This Inmate is Not Worth Losing
My Job Over"

Chapter 24 The First Responder’s Momentum

Chapter 25 Fight Against Boredom

Chapter 26 Be Willing to Interact with Inmates

Chapter 27 Custody is Not Anti-Inmate

Chapter 28 “I Know What this Inmate Did!"

Chapter 29 Never Give an Inmate Leverage Over YOU

Chapter 30 Chase Conflict

Chapter 31 There is No Room for Cowardice or
Corruption in this Profession

Chapter 32 Foundation Then Application

Chapter 33 10 Quick Tips for Overseeing an Inmate
Housing Unit/Dorm

Chapter 34 Know the Limits of a Leader’s Authority

Chapter 35 That Still Gets Me Every
Time

Chapter 36 Threat vs. Annoying

Chapter 37 19 Tips When Interacting with Inmates

Chapter 38 Bridging the Gap Between Custody
and Civilians

Chapter 39 Five Quick Tips for Conducting
Cell Searches

Chapter 40 When Is It a Good Time to Make Rank

Chapter 41 4 Stages of Officer/Staff Development

Chapter 42 Maintain Good Relations with the
Investigative Division

Chapter 43 Inmates Can Be Crafty

Chapter 44 Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Chapter 45 Stop Making Assumptions

Chapter 46 In Closing

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