CO Career Outlook 2

Question 1

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, what is the median annual wage for correctional officers and bailiffs in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Around $50,000

Answer

Around $37,000

Answer

Around $62,000

Answer

Around $80,000

Question 2

Which level of government typically offers correctional officers the highest average salary?

Accepted Answer

Federal government

Answer

City/municipal government

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County government

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State government

Question 3

Which of the following is a common non-wage benefit offered to correctional officers?

Accepted Answer

Defined-benefit pension plans

Answer

Stock options and equity grants

Answer

Profit-sharing bonuses

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Remote work allowances

Question 4

What type of pay supplement do many correctional officers receive for working evening, overnight, or weekend shifts?

Accepted Answer

Shift differential pay

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Hazard pay

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Longevity bonus

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Locality pay

Question 5

Which geographic factor most significantly influences a correctional officer's salary within the United States?

Accepted Answer

State or locality cost of living and funding levels

Answer

Distance from the nearest city

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Size of the inmate population served

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Number of years the facility has been open

Question 6

What does 'locality pay' refer to in the context of federal correctional officer compensation?

Accepted Answer

A geographic adjustment added to base federal pay to account for local living costs

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Extra pay for working in rural areas with few amenities

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A bonus paid to officers who live within 10 miles of the facility

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Reimbursement for commuting expenses

Question 7

Correctional officers who obtain supervisory roles such as sergeant or lieutenant typically see their base salary increase by approximately how much compared to line officer pay?

Accepted Answer

15–25%

Answer

5–10%

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40–50%

Answer

More than 75%