- Layers of the earth's atmosphere. TROPOSPHERE. The troposphere is the portion of the Earth's atmosphere that extends from the surface of the Earth to a height of about 3.7 miles (6 km) at the North Pole or the South Pole and 11.2 miles (18 km) at the equator.
A corrections officer is an officer responsible for the custody, safety, security, and supervision of inmates in a prison or any other correctional facility. Traditionally, terms such as jailer, jail guard, prison guard, and turnkey were used to refer to a corrections officer.
Job Duties. Working in correctional facilities like jails and detention centers, correctional officer supervisors manage the job functions of subordinate security officials and behavioral enforcers. Through the development and enforcement of institutional policies and operational procedures, they help create a safe and stable environment.