Correctional Officer
Department of Correctional Services officer — maintains security and order in Jamaica’s prisons, supervises inmates, and supports rehabilitation programmes.
Typical Salary
J$1.8M
to J$3.8M per year
Open Roles
2000+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
Essential prison staffing
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Career Paths
Recruit Officer→Correctional Officer→Senior Officer→Superintendent→Senior Superintendent of Prisons
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid
Entry: J$1.8MSenior: J$3.8M
Key Skills
Inmate supervision
Security procedures
Conflict resolution
Report writing
Contraband searches
Emergency response
Rehabilitation support
Team communication
Education
Minimum Entry
- 4 CXC passes incl. English
- Physical fitness test
- Medical clearance
Preferred
- BSc Criminology or Social Work
- First Aid certification
Professional Qualifications
- DCS appointment
- Correctional Officer Basic Training Certificate
- First Aid & CPR
Market Trend
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