What is the average salary for a prison guard?
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It depends on whether you work for the state or federal system.  I work in a federal prison, and the CO's can top out at over $50,000 a year once full time and grade are completed.  Federal correctional workers not only make a higher rate of salary than state workers; but because you are considered Federal Law Enforcement, you must retire with full benefits at age 57 :)  Because of this though, you must be hired prior to your 37th birthday.  Hope this helps you.
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Based on my reserach, the basic salary is between $36,000 and $52,000. The variance depends on (1) your experience, (2) the state in which you work, and (3) the size and strength of the firm at which you work.
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Jails don't have wardens - prisons have wardens.  Jail has administrative positions but the top job is Sheriff.  As for other positions, you can be a correctional officer and you can work different positions as a CO.  You can work the floors - you can work transport = taking the inmates to and from court/hospital.  You can also work intake and releasal (doing all the paperwork for the inmates that are coming in and leaving.  If you have a medical background you can work in the medical dept.  There is also classification (to see where the inmates should be housed depending on their medical status or if they are gang related/violent or low risk).  I am not sure if the ID dept is considered civilian or if they are officers (they get the finger prints & photos and forward copies of arrest reports to other law enforcement agencies.   They also have some civilian positions - such as in the kitchen.  I am sure that there are alot of other positions, those are just some that I could think of.    They pay isn't much and the population that you have to deal with can be tough at times.  Over all I would think its a good job.  There is certainly job security in that field!
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As noted here, most of those confined do not get any military pay as they have already been sentenced. The only people that get paid are the duty station personnel and those being held in "pre trial confinement".
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Hey,\n\nLifeguard wages vary; the more skilled you are (shown in various certifications) the more you're worth to your employer.\n\nPool lifeguards make the lowest of "lifeguard" pays $7-8/hr.; surf guards would likely make more, maybe $9-15/hr. because open water requires additional Red Cross certifications (at least in the states).\n\nI don't know about Australia, but I saw an advertisement for NY once. I think it said $12 hr. or so, but with a high cost of living, you're talking relative minimum wage.\n\nlifeguardzac
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According to Salary.com, you should be making between:\n$52,103 $57,604 $64,508 \nThe median salary is $57,604. \nOf course where you live will have a big impact on these amounts. \nGo to Salary.com and enter your job and your zip code it will tell you what the average person in your area makes at your job.
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I don't know that an average can be determined.  No matter what the appearance seems on the TV, these people are ALL performers.  They may have similar functions as real bailiffs and judges, they may even have experience in those jobs, but pay for television performers is based on individual contracts, worked out between the performers and the producers of the show.\n\nFactors determining the pay rate can be things like the show's popularity, market, longevity IN the program and even past experience.\n\nIt may be fairly easy to figure out averages in pay for REAL bailiffs and judges, since these things are a matter of public record.  But for show business types, these matters can be legally kept in confidence.
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In Utah all you need to start is a POST certification.  The academy here is 17 weeks if you are sponsored by a department, and if you pay for yourself at a part time academy it runs in two blocks.  The first block is three months and the second is almost five months.  You will have to have a good background that includes your personal life and habits.  Utah's starting pay is usually $15-$18 per hour depending on the department.  Benefits are usually good and most departments have a 20 year retirement.  You have to care about other people you don't even know to have a successful career in law enforcement.  You will see a lot of bad things but you will also be able to help someone in need.  As a law enforcement officer you need to understand that cops are underpaid and overworked.  They are also held to a higher standard than civilians.  Its the one of the most dangerous jobs, and most rewarding.
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Depends on the county and state you work in...check out www.salary.com
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It depends on the area, try www.salary.com
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According to a 2001 report, $28,804.10 to start in the first probationary year, with annual increases under a defined salary structure, along with a variety of benefits.\n\nIt's unclear if that's the most accurate information.  I've included a link to a news article that describes salaries for a few positions.
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Depends on years of experience and good looks is a plus, and most of all customer service must be a plus. Average pay is 12.00- 17.00 an hour.
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Anywhere from $15 to $200/ hour
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Most institutions require correctional officers to be at least 18 to 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen; have a high school education or its equivalent; demonstrate job stability, usually by accumulating 2 years of work experience; and have no felony convictions. Promotion prospects may be enhanced by obtaining a postsecondary education.\n\nThe Federal Bureau of Prisons requires entry-level correctional officers to have at least a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years of full-time experience in a field providing counseling, assistance, or supervision to individuals; or a combination of these two requirements.\n\nCorrectional officers must be in good health. Candidates for employment are generally required to meet formal standards of physical fitness, eyesight, and hearing. In addition, many jurisdictions use standard tests to determine applicant suitability to work in a correctional environment. Good judgment and the ability to think and act quickly are indispensable. Applicants are typically screened for drug abuse, subject to background checks, and required to pass a written examination.\n\nFederal, State, and some local departments of corrections provide training for correctional officers based on guidelines established by the American Correctional Association and the American Jail Association. Some States have regional training academies that are available to local agencies. At the conclusion of formal instruction, all State and local correctional agencies provide on-the-job training, including training on legal restrictions and interpersonal relations. Many systems require firearms proficiency and self-defense skills. Officer trainees typically receive several weeks or months of training in an actual job setting under the supervision of an experienced officer. However, specific entry requirements and on-the-job training vary widely from agency to agency.\n\nAcademy trainees generally receive instruction in a number of subjects, including institutional policies, regulations, and operations, as well as custody and security procedures. New Federal correctional officers must undergo 200 hours of formal training within the first year of employment. They also must complete 120 hours of specialized training at the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons residential training center at Glynco, GA, within 60 days of their appointment. Experienced officers receive annual in-service training to keep abreast of new developments and procedures.
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They are getting their usual wages
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I don't know about the US but a probation officer in the UK can make up to £45,000 (approx $80,000), that's  pretty great wage for someone who helps steer others in a crime free direction.
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If you are talking financial, I am not sure what the cost of putting someone to death is, but to house and guard 1 maximum security inmate for a year you are talking in the area of $45,000.00 per year per inmate. You could send them to an Ivy League school for less.