Bob Walsh
Stockton, CA
Male, 60
I worked for the California state system, starting as a Correctional Officer and retiring as a Lieutenant in 2005. I now write for the PacoVilla blog which is concerned with what could broadly be called The Correctional System.
Typically not very. Most inmates are career criminals and know that getting locked up from time to time is the cost of doing business.
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You can request anything you want. In CA even some death row inmates are double-celled. Your housing situation is determined (in most states) by a check-list type criteria. How long is your sentence. Do you have a history of violence or fire-setting? Are you more likely than others to be the victim of violence? What is your personal preference. (That last one is way down the list.) What is available. Long term or even medium term your personal preferences mean almost nothing. The best way to sleep where you want is to stay out of prison.
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I have absolutely zero background or training in "the art of negotiation" in this environment. Sorry but I expect I would be remarkably unhelpful to you. Also, my speaking voice is squeaky and does not sound good when broadcast.
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I have been retired for over 13 years and due to some parent care issues am pretty much impossible to contact at any sort of reasonably predictable time. Sorry, but I don't think I can help you much on this project.
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Zookeeper and Animal Trainer
Are a lot of people in your line of work vegetarian/vegan?
Flight Attendant
What's the scariest flight you've ever been on?
School Bus Driver
Do the kids treat you with the same amount of respect as other authority figures at school?
Not even remotely close.
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It isn't as good a gig as it used to be due to politics, but it is still pretty decent, at least in CA.
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The basic job description in the employment flier is a pretty good spot to look for that. Basically a Correctional Officer keeps an eye on inmates and provides services to them. We ensure that they are released for meals and jobs, get mail, get laundry done and, as much as possible, get along with each other and with staff. For more detailed info you can go to the CA Dept. of Corrections web site and download a job description from their employment opportunities section.
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