Inside the Walls: Life as a Correctional Officer

In this episode of the Wildcide Podcast, Bailey and Chelsea sit down with a seasoned correctional officer, Angie, to gain firsthand insights into the challenges and realities of working in a correctional facility. Our guest shares her experiences managing inmate populations, maintaining safety, and navigating the emotional and psychological demands of the job. We discuss the evolving role of correctional officers, the impact of staff shortages, and the importance of mental health support within the correctional system. This candid conversation provides a behind-the-scenes look at a profession that plays a critical, yet often unseen, role in the criminal justice system. Our guest has requested to remain anonymous due to her current involvement with dangerous criminal populations.