correctional officer

or correction officer, corrections officer

noun

1. an officer of a jail or prison, especially a guard.

Word History and Origins

Origin of correctional officer¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Marjorie Burchfield, who was 14 when her father was killed and went on to become a correctional officer herself, called it “good news” and said she would personally work to ensure Masters’ appeal fails and he never gets out of prison.

From Los Angeles Times

The federal action comes as a lawsuit accusing a former correctional officer at the Central California Women’s Facility of widespread sexual assaults is slated to go to trial in a California court.

From Los Angeles Times

An inmate at the Stillwater prison assaulted a correctional officer on Saturday morning, according to the Minnesota Department of Corrections.

From Seattle Times

Eight people were killed, including the correctional officer overseeing Sanchez and other prisoners on a work-release program.

From Seattle Times

The coronavirus then quickly sickened 75% of inmates at the prison north of San Francisco, leading to the deaths of 28 inmates and a correctional officer.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• prison guard