Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institution in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Include deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Joplin MSA | 60 | 13.10 | 9.05 | 15.12 | 27,240 | 18,830 | 31,450 |
| St Louis MSA | 1,960 | 17.13 | 11.71 | 19.84 | 35,620 | 24,350 | 41,260 |
| Kansas City* | 630 | 11.24 | 6.41 | 13.66 | 23,384 | 13,339 | 28,406 |
| Central Region* | 680 | 11.12 | 7.94 | 12.71 | 23,121 | 16,506 | 26,428 |
| South Central Region* | 50 | 13.58 | 9.25 | 15.75 | 28,253 | 19,242 | 32,759 |
| Southeast Region* | 220 | 10.60 | 7.16 | 12.32 | 22,055 | 14,894 | 25,636 |
| Southwest Region* | 60 | 13.10 | 9.05 | 15.12 | 27,243 | 18,833 | 31,447 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 100 | 13.38 | 10.91 | 14.62 | 27,835 | 22,684 | 30,410 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Kansas City MSA | 1,710 | 1,890 | 180 | 10.53 | 59 | Outstanding |
| St Louis MSA | 2,160 | 2,360 | 200 | 9.26 | 72 | Outstanding |
| Ozark Region* | 540 | 610 | 70 | 12.96 | 21 | Outstanding |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
or training in one of the following
Corrections
Juvenile Corrections (NEW)
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other