Correctional Officer
Maintains safety and security at Jamaica’s correctional institutions — supervises inmates, enforces rules, and supports rehabilitation programmes.
Typical Salary
J$1.2M
to J$2.5M per year
Open Roles
1,500+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
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Career Paths
Recruit→Correctional Officer→Senior Officer→Sergeant→Superintendent of Corrections
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$1.8M
Entry: J$1.2MSenior: J$2.5M
Key Skills
Inmate supervision
Security enforcement
Conflict resolution
Report writing
Rehabilitation facilitation
First aid
Physical fitness
Crisis management
Education
Minimum Entry
- 5 CXC passes (inc. English)
- Department of Correctional Services training
- Physical fitness & psychological assessment
Preferred
- BSc Criminology or Sociology
- Corrections management certificate
Professional Qualifications
- DCS Recruit Training Certificate
- BSc Criminology (advantageous)
- First Aid certification
- Security management training
Market Trend
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