Correctional Officer Captain

Code: 33-1011.00

Also known as: Correctional Officer Captain, Correctional Supervisor

Description: Forget what you've seen on Oz, Prison Break or Orange is the New Black. A Correctional Officer Captain does more than just police detention centers and correctional facilities. They are also responsible for the rehabilitation, custody and clinical care of inmates. The job can often be high stress and overtime is common.

Correctional Officer Captain

Typical wages


10% $37,720
25% $46,610
Median $60,910
75% $85,160
90% $107,780
10% $18.14
25% $22.41
Median $29.28
75% $40.94
90% $51.82

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
48,700
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
44,900
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 2,800