Shift Commander Career

*A job as a Shift Commander falls under the broader career category of First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers : Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.


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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$65,100

Median Hourly Wage

$31.30*

Total Employed Nationally

43,230


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.