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Meaning of "correctional officer" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

correctional officer  [kəˈrɛkʃənəl ˈɒfɪsə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

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Correctional officer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CORRECTIONAL OFFICER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

correctional officer

Prison officer

A prison officer, also known as corrections officer, correctional officer, detention officer or penal officer, is a person responsible for the supervision, safety, and security of prisoners in a prison, jail, or similar form of secure custody. Historically, terms such as jailer, jail guard, prison guard, and turnkey have also been used. Corrections officers are responsible for the care, custody, and control of individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial while on remand or who have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to serve time in a prison or jail. They are also responsible for the safety and security of the facility itself. Most officers are employed by the government of the jurisdiction in which they operate, though some are employed by private companies.

Definition of correctional officer in the English dictionary

The definition of correctional officer in the dictionary is prison guard.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CORRECTIONAL OFFICER


acer
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artificer
ɑːˈtɪfɪsə
cerveza
səˈveɪsə
chaser
ˈtʃeɪsə
disa
ˈdaɪsə
effacer
ˈɛfˈeɪsə
enticer
ɪnˈtaɪsə
facer
ˈfeɪsə
Larisa
ləˈrɪsə
Larissa
ləˈrɪsə
mesa
ˈmeɪsə
Nysa
ˈnɪsə
Odisha
əˈdɪsə
officer
ˈɒfɪsə
Orissa
ɒˈrɪsə
racer
ˈreɪsə
spacer
ˈspeɪsə
spicer
ˈspaɪsə
surfacer
ˈsɜːfɪsə
tracer
ˈtreɪsə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

correa
correct
correctable
correctible
correcting fluid
correcting tape
correction
correction fluid
correction tape
correctional
correctioner
correctitude
corrective
correctively
correctly
correctness
corrector
correctory

WORDS THAT END LIKE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

army officer
arresting officer
chief executive officer
chief operating officer
chief warrant officer
commanding officer
compliance officer
executive officer
house officer
immigration officer
information officer
juicer
junior officer
liaison officer
loan officer
local government officer
medical officer
nursing officer
police officer
safety officer
security officer

Synonyms and antonyms of correctional officer in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «correctional officer» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

Find out the translation of correctional officer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of correctional officer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «correctional officer» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

惩教人员
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

funcionario de prisiones
570 millions of speakers

English

correctional officer
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सुधारक अधिकारी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ضابط الإصلاحية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

исправительного учреждения
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

agente penitenciário
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সংশোধনকারী অফিসার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

agent des services correctionnels
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pegawai pembetulan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Justizvollzugsbeamter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

刑務官
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

교도관
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pejabat koreksi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sĩ quan cải huấn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சரிபார்ப்பு அதிகாரி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सुधारक अधिकारी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Düzeltme memuru
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ufficiale di correzione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

oficer więzienny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

виправної установи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ofițer corecțional
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σωφρονιστικός υπάλληλος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

korrektiewe beampte
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kriminalvårdstjänsteman
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fengselsbetjent
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of correctional officer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CORRECTIONAL OFFICER»

The term «correctional officer» is regularly used and occupies the 107.124 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CORRECTIONAL OFFICER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about correctional officer

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CORRECTIONAL OFFICER»

Discover the use of correctional officer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to correctional officer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Correctional Officer Inside Prisons
This insightful book traces prison life through the eyes of the correction officers - the unsung heroes of the criminal justice system.
Steven Herberts, 1997
2
The Changing Career of the Correctional Officer: Policy ...
It articulates the principles upon which correctional practices have evolved with time. Students will find this book of value to discussion and thought regarding the nature of the corrections profession.
Don A. Josi, Dale K. Sechrest, 1998
3
Correctional Officer Resource Guide
Updated and revised by experts in the field, this ACA bestseller is an essential reference manual on all aspects of a correctional officer's job.
Don L. Bales, 1997
4
The Correctional Officer: A Practical Guide
This book has the following goals: To be a training resource for correctional agency training, to be used at the recruit and in service training levels so officers can improve their job skills; To provide insight into the history, ...
Gary F. Cornelius, 2010
5
Oakland Police Department: A Tradition of Excellence
123 Photos Not Available. Carter, Gregory, 3791 Correctional Officer Ceballo, Kathy, 4411 Correctional Officer Cheung, Kai. 4493 Correctional Officer Cooper, Archie, 3796 Correctional Officer Cooper-Karanikola, C. , 4116 Correctional ...
‎2005
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A Handbook for Correctional Psychologists: Guidance for the ...
In these cases, one may conduct a more extensive private interview with the candidate to assess whether they can be reasonably expected to cope with the stresses and isolation associated with the role of being a correctional officer. In some ...
Kevin M. Corriea, 2009
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Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Keith Johnson Michael Shelton Bruce Johnson Community Service Correctional Officer Captain Karen Perrine Johnny Villanueva Substance Abuse Correctional Officer 1 1 Years Service 15 Years Service Willie Johnson III Correctional Officer  ...
‎2004
8
The Littlest Correctional Officer
For Kitty Kesinger Crouse, however, it came as natural as drinking water from a mountain spring. Why not, when it's almost second home, as many among her family have always been employed under its roof?
Kitty Kesinger Crouse, 2012
9
Handbook of Correctional Mental Health, Second Edition
A correctional officer in a separate control station regulates entrance to and exit from the trap through the security doors on either end of the passageway. At least one door is always closed, literally trapping, at least temporarily, all traffic as it ...
Charles L. Scott, 2009
10
Correctional Organization and Management: Public Policy ...
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SUBCULTURE The origins of today's C.O. subculture are found in the white, uneducated, military- oriented, and male- dominated culture of Pre-DOC Corrections. The influence of the C.O. subculture on employee ...
Robert M. Freeman, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CORRECTIONAL OFFICER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term correctional officer is used in the context of the following news items.
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Montgomery County Correctional Officer Accused of Sex Offenses …
A Montgomery County correctional officer has been arrested for sex offenses committed against a pre-trial services inmate, police said. «NBC4 Washington, Jul 15»
2
Former correctional officer files racial discrimination lawsuit against …
McCoy was a correctional officer in Rawlins for two years before leaving the position. According to the lawsuit, McCoy had made several ... «Billings Gazette, Jul 15»
3
Body of missing correctional officer found near abandoned car
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – The body of a missing Florida correctional officer has been found near an abandoned vehicle. «CorrectionsOne, Jul 15»
4
Family of deceased correctional officer asks for help to pay for funeral
By C1 Staff. HUDSON COUNTY – The family of fallen correctional officer Scott Smith is seeking assistance to pay for his funeral. «CorrectionsOne, Jul 15»
5
Wis. correctional officer suspended for Facebook post
Correctional Officer Collin Visser posted in December a photo of Christmas tree ornaments with the president's likeness accompanied by the text, “Look guys. «CorrectionsOne, Jul 15»
6
Neb. correctional officer hoping for kidney, liver transplant
Neb. correctional officer hoping for kidney, liver transplant. Recently, Jeff Hedgecock was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and decreased kidney ... «CorrectionsOne, Jul 15»
7
Man arrested in Texas correctional officer's murder
LA SALLE COUNTY, Texas – A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a La Salle County Sheriff's Office correctional officer. KGNS reports that ... «CorrectionsOne, Jul 15»
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Northampton County correctional officer charged with smuggling …
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A Northampton County corrections officer was charged Friday with smuggling drugs and a cell phone to inmates at the county jail. «CorrectionsOne, Jul 15»
9
Murder victim identified as correctional officer
The Sheriff's Office released that information Saturday. Correctional Officer Angelica Martinez was found dead in Central Laredo, on the 800 ... «KGNS.tv, Jul 15»
10
NY correctional officer details issues in prison system
NEW YORK — A correctional officer with experience inside half a dozen maximum-security facilities across the state spoke out anonymously about the issues ... «CorrectionsOne, Jul 15»

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