Correctional Officer skills employers ask for

The most-asked skills

Share of Correctional Officer postings that mention each skill.

1. Leadership56%
2. Drivingdistinctive22%
3. Office administrationdistinctive19%
4. Cleaning17%
5. Mental health17%
6. Counselingdistinctive14%
7. Regulatory compliance14%

“Distinctive” means Correctional Officer postings ask for it at least three times as often as jobs overall.

Where Correctional Officer skills carry over

Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills. Overlap counts the skills that define each role most.

• Office Supervisor52% overlapShared: Leadership, Office administration, Driving, Regulatory complianceHow to switch
• Detective49% overlapShared: Driving, LeadershipHow to switch
• Police Officer47% overlapShared: Driving, Leadership, Regulatory compliance, Mental healthHow to switch
• Postsecondary Education Administrator46% overlapShared: Leadership, Counseling, Regulatory complianceHow to switch

Questions

What skills does a Correctional Officer need?

In 36 current Correctional Officer job postings, the skills asked for most often are Leadership (56%), Driving (22%), Office administration (19%), Cleaning (17%), Mental health (17%). Percentages are the share of postings that mention each skill.

What jobs can a Correctional Officer move into?

Measured by shared skill demand, the closest roles are Office Supervisor, Detective, Police Officer, Postsecondary Education Administrator. Office Supervisor shares skills such as Leadership, Office administration, Driving.