Law Enforcement

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The paper discusses how the basis for wages relies on governmental hierarchy, which depends on the various statewide funding for prisons where correctional officers are employed. The paper states that California has the most correctional workers of all the states, while also having the highest wages offered. However, the problem of supply in an increasing variety of private prisons has made wages low due to a lack of union controls to create better wage conditions.

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"In this law enforcement study, the wages of a correctional officer will be determined through the various methods used to calculate supply and demand for this position. By understanding the different dangers and responsibilities in hierarchical rank and positioning within a law enforcement environment, one can realize the differing wages that are given to different employees. In essence, the difference in correctional officer wages relies on the internal structure of the rank involved and the responsibility associated with the dangers within the job requirements. By observing the highest rank of correctional officer in the managerial role, one can then realize how the lower ranks are judged according to wages within the California correctional facility. The issue of rank within the Federal and State systems of correctional law enforcement is a major factor, but is not wholly responsible for the differing wages given to these officers."

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