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. 

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Employment Outlook	Growth Rate 0.7% Openings Per Year 784
Wages	Median Hourly $30 per hour Average Annual $63,580 per year
Education Needed	Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Education Available in Washington	Corrections Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
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