A career in corrections appeals to me for a number of reasons. I enjoy working with other people and excel working with people from different backgrounds other than my own. While I was in the Army there was strong demand for a structured work environment. This is something I desire in a career and feel that corrections as other professions in law enforcement demand high level of structure and expect nothing less. To attain this expectation requires individuals to be highly disciplined, so they are able to give 100 percent every moment they are not only on the clock, but when you’re on your own time as well. I say this because being in a position where you serve the public, how you act when your off work will reflect on the department and conduct unbecoming can cause embarrassment
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Being dedicated to one career is an important attribute in the military and this passion I have for dedication, will easily transfer over to a career in corrections. Dedication to me means being willing and able to go above and beyond the basic job description. Some examples that come to the top of my head are working longer if needed, taking the time to not just listen to other, but at the same time trying to the best of one’s ability to seek a common ground solution. Being a correctional officer comes with an immense amount of responsibly, in comparison to other entry-level career fields. This requires just like being a NCO in the Army that when implementing orders that one is always fair, yet firm, and always consistent. Lastly, I have a strong desire to serve others. I truly didn’t release this until I was out of the Army. I enjoyed and prided myself on always trying to better myself and learn something every day to better myself. Some examples range from the little things as trying to have the most squared away uniform to constantly changing training to promote my soldiers to having the ability to think and make decisions outside the box in crucial moments in a
Being dedicated to one career is an important attribute in the military and this passion I have for dedication, will easily transfer over to a career in corrections. Dedication to me means being willing and able to go above and beyond the basic job description. Some examples that come to the top of my head are working longer if needed, taking the time to not just listen to other, but at the same time trying to the best of one’s ability to seek a common ground solution. Being a correctional officer comes with an immense amount of responsibly, in comparison to other entry-level career fields. This requires just like being a NCO in the Army that when implementing orders that one is always fair, yet firm, and always consistent. Lastly, I have a strong desire to serve others. I truly didn’t release this until I was out of the Army. I enjoyed and prided myself on always trying to better myself and learn something every day to better myself. Some examples range from the little things as trying to have the most squared away uniform to constantly changing training to promote my soldiers to having the ability to think and make decisions outside the box in crucial moments in a