Standard Occupational Classification System Item

Group Detailed
Code 33-3012
Title Correctional Officers and Jailers
Definition Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions." Broad,33-3020,Detectives and Criminal Investigators, Detailed,33-3021,Detectives and Criminal Investigators,"Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes. Excludes Private Detectives and Investigators (33-9021)." Broad,33-3030,Fish and Game Wardens, Detailed,33-3031,Fish and Game Wardens,Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data. Broad,33-3040,Parking Enforcement Workers, Detailed,33-3041,Parking Enforcement Workers,"Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles." Broad,33-3050,Police Officers, Detailed,33-3051,Police and Sheriffs Patrol Officers,"Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions." Detailed,33-3052,Transit and Railroad Police,"Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers." Minor,33-9000,Other Protective Service Workers, Broad,33-9010,Animal Control Workers, Detailed,33-9011,Animal Control Workers,"Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals." Broad,33-9020,Private Detectives and Investigators, Detailed,33-9021,Private Detectives and Investigators,"Gather, analyze, compile, and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment." Broad,33-9030,Security Guards and Gambling Surveillance Officers, Detailed,33-9031,Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators,"Observe gambling operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons. Investigate potential threats to gambling assets such as money, chips, and gambling equipment. Act as oversight and security agent for management and customers." Detailed,33-9032,Security Guards,"Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment. Excludes Police Officers (33-3050) and Transportation Security Screeners (33-9093)." Broad,33-9090,Miscellaneous Protective Service Workers, Detailed,33-9091,Crossing Guards and Flaggers,"Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites." Detailed,33-9092,"Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
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