They offered me a position as a Correctional Officer. I am a bit disappointed due to the salary offered. However, on the day when I signed my W4's, they had it down for 33,000-50,000.
Nevertheless, they only offered 33,000. I want to know that does this mean that with years of service I will on day earn 50,000? If so, how often I will receive salary increases?
2006-08-25 15:41:38 · 12 answers · asked by tacojrlazydays2006 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
This is a salary range. If you are a trainee with no experience you'll start out at the bottom of the salary range. Sometimes officers, already certified and having several years experience, apply for jobs and can start at higher levels. By the time you reach the top pay grade it will be more than 50,000. By the way, that is only the pay scale and doesn't include benefit packages.
2006-08-25 17:54:03 · answer #1 · answered by rico3151 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-03 03:17:17 · answer #2 · answered by Stuart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These salaries are usually contractual. The starting salary probably is $33,000 but that probably doesn't include overtime or holiday pay. You could get as many as 2 raises a year. One raise could be your increment raise, which would be you from the bottom pay to the top pay rate. The second could be the cost of living pay increase which is usually given at the beginning of union contracts.
You need to find out the max time allotted to reach that $50,000. If this time is five to seven years go for it. If it is any longer then consider getting another job. But it just may be worth it.
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2006-08-26 04:32:32 · answer #3 · answered by The Beast 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will depend on how well you go in rank.
But 33000 is alot more than officers get in Ga or Tn to start, many will work 10 years or more to get 33,000
In general there will be a raise every year ( cost of living according to the state increase ( normally 2 or 3 percent a year) and time in grade and/or rank promotions.
50,000 from 33,000 woulld be about 10 to 15 years my guess.
2006-08-27 02:59:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to apply in Ca. It sounds strange though that you were offered a job as a C/O. I guess it used to be that way here many years ago. Hay, wanna job? Heres your keys and there are the doors, go to it. I figured by now in most states it was a lengthy application/testing and background period before you were even eligible for hire and you knew why you were applying, money, benefits, etc. I guess that is one perk to the CCPOA. You know what you are getting when you sign up. I am curious as to what state you are in. I wouldn't mind looking at their website if they have one. No matter how you look at it, $33,000 is a good starting wage but they should make it clear to you how your raises will come. Are they annual, bi-annual, merit? You should be privy to these facts, it shouldn't be kept from you. Good luck
2006-08-25 16:41:03 · answer #5 · answered by shel_bug66 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the department, you usually get raises yearly or every couple of years and it depends on your rank in the correctional institute on how much you will top off at unless you become the shift Sergeant or higher you wont top out at the high end of the salary.
2006-08-25 15:59:59 · answer #6 · answered by Maravista 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally raises are given annually, there is usually a salary cap but that is also raised as you advance.
Good luck.
2006-08-26 17:27:06 · answer #7 · answered by Walter J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In which state are you in? I knew people who were CO's in California and they topped out at over $6000.00 a month before they retired
2006-08-25 15:52:27 · answer #8 · answered by Sunshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea big time relies on your boss! if your on his list your not going to get along to well in pay either
2006-08-25 15:49:36 · answer #9 · answered by Paul G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on your boss
2006-08-25 15:44:29 · answer #10 · answered by Maimee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋