Here are a few great tips for Rookie Correctional Officers. 

One of my favorite things to do with a new hire, is to do fire/security cell checks. As we go through the cells, I will ask them, "What is this?" "What is it used for?" They have probably never seen a "stinger", or a hollowed out, bent pen used for filling wash tubs. A saltine box for catching soot to make tattoo ink. Why do they keep used chip bags. Why do I shake their baby powder containers. Why do I look at the blades on every razor. What is real contraband, and what is nuisance contraband. What stays and what goes. What deserves a write up, and what just gets removed from their cell. True training experience.

My first day is tomorrow afternoon as a part time CO in the county jail. I have listened to all the tips I can get in this profession. Thank you.

I love using your videos for training. You tube has a plethora of content that can be used and in a format that younger people use almost daily: RU-vid! You guys are great and I try to convince all my guys to subscribe to you and watch and learn. Thank you!

I love this channel. I start COTA in May and the knowledge and tips you provide is amazing.

I use small privileges to gain rapport with the offender population, like i do take time to get them the small stuff they need, like blankets, toilet tissue, hygiene products, towels, blankets and one of the biggest is checking the tablets to make sure they charge, getting them up for breakfast, out for church, getting them to med call or calling the nurse if they miss it, sorting and distributing mail in a timely manner, privileges mean a lot to those guys and when they give me something i give back, but i can easily stop doing these little extra tasks that they value so much and they know Because they generally do what i expect of them without asking after they know how i am as a CO "Generosity is its own form of power"

Good discussion! I have alot to learn, I hope this new career is everything I'm looking for!

I love this video. Within the first minute of the video I can relate. We had a rookie in a situation who couldn’t handle an inmate getting sprayed. He ran away not able to breathe. It made me mad. I am a year late to this. But that incident sits with me. Spray is part of our job. Handle it and do your job.

Excellent video. Excellent information. Lots of respect for the work you do

When ever I work with a new officer I always stress that they should never be afraid of asking a stupid question. Corrections is a whole different world. When a civilian sees a toothbrush, they visualize someone brushing their teeth. When a CO sees a toothbrush, they visualize a stabbing weapon sticking out of somebody's neck. The only stupid question is the question you don't ask. The thing of it is, when a new CO thinks they have a stupid question, it actually turns out to be a very good question. But that's what corrections is about.

Great information. Thank you

Great presentation. Thank you very much

Cheers Russ for that solid advice mate! Off to the Queensland Corrective Services Academy on the 30th of March for 11 weeks. 🍻🇦🇺🇺🇸

I love, “the idea that you are going to get out of conflict is a fantasy”... Great tip regarding mindset for the prospective corrections officer, and determining if this field is right for you...Just KNOW there is going to be conflict in your day to day world. GREAT STUFF

Thank you for the advice sir.

Great video!

Hey Anthony, thanks for the content and the effort. Had my first ever oral board last week and my nerves got the best of me when that first question came my way. Looking forward to applying again in 6 months, with an idea of what the oral board is like, and more prepared to nail it. Stay safe. ✊🏼

🔥Anthony🔥 can you consider making an audio version of your books? I can go through an audiobook in 5 days that takes me 2 months to read.Plus the way you speak really brings it home. Thank you!

Thank you for the tips!

Stellar content. Thank you sir

Great information. Top tier 👌

So I just started Monday and Tuesday. I’m very shy but always wanted to be in law enforcement and I can tell you right now. Confidence is key. I have night shift and most of the time everyone is doing what they’re supposed to do. Don’t get comfortable tho because it isn’t your house. You’re there to observe, document, and provide services to the inmates and job. Of course I’m in a jail so I’m not sure if these apply to prison?🤔

Very informative😍

Thank you

I had to see this video again 👍

I have a question like most of you may im new to this Profession. But since I have staeted I've been trying to follow policy and procedure. But there's a lot of times and I am pushed and forced to go outside of that. Im 36Yo and i have a lot of work Experience and I understand that policy and procedure are put in place for the employees safety and other. But some to think if you go by the book your scared or dont want to do your job, please help me understand because im haveing a hard time with this.

Hello I have another question one particular day I volunteer to stay over to work another 4 hours. Is sergeant came into My dorm cursing calling inmates m************ and I looked at him and asked him was he the sergeant in the dorm today he said to me I'm here. I then asked him are you my relief or are you my sergeant because I volunteered he then responded back yes get out of here go home and enjoy your 2 days off. So I exit the dorm clocked out and went home I then received a phone call that said I had to put in a incident report for abandoning my post. What is going on?

1 month into CDCR @ High Desert State Prison great so far!!

Speaking with Inmate's you must learn Verbal Judo. It's not about your strength it's learning how to speak. If you can take a College course on Child development it gives you alot of insight to behavior.

Dear Russ Hamilton, thank you 🙏 Sir I have learned a lot what you have said in this video but, personally for me . I ‘am taking about me only that I learned by watching and doing just talking it is in one ear and out the other 👂🏿 ear.Laslty, could you have a mark trail with actors in your next video thank you again

I’m slated to start an academy in august for a county position. Is there any tips on what to expect in the academy and is it actually beneficial when you get inside a facility?

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This new generation being hired for the most part grew up playing video games in their room, never met people with street smarts trying to get one over. Some get overwhelmed when they go into a jail filled with people trying to take advantage