SOC 33-3012
Correctional Officers and Jailers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ61/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ365,380
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$58K
$42K โ $93K
Projected Growth
๐-7.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค59/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Correctional Officers and Jailers face a risk score of 61/100 โ 17 points above the national average of 44. With 59/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $58K ($12K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 61/100, Correctional Officers and Jailers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-powered surveillance and threat detection systems are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 365,380 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in community relationship-building and trust development and split-second judgment in life-threatening situations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Correctional Officers and Jailers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-powered surveillance and threat detection systems
Automated access control and identity verification
Drone-based perimeter monitoring and response
Predictive policing and crime analytics
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Community relationship-building and trust development
Split-second judgment in life-threatening situations
Navigating legally and ethically complex enforcement scenarios
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.
๐ป Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Document management software
Data base management system software
Web page creation and editing software
Spreadsheet software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
English Language
Law and Government
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 55% |
| Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers | 17 | $144K | 53% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 65% |