First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 5 (22%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 3 (13%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 15 (65%)

• Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Complete administrative paperwork or supervise the preparation or maintenance of records, forms, or reports.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Set up employee work schedules.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Convey correctional officers' or inmates' complaints to superiors.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Conduct evaluations of employees' performance.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Examine incoming or outgoing mail to ensure conformance with regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Review offender information to identify issues that require special attention.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Develop work or security procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Supervise or perform searches of inmates or their quarters to locate contraband items.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Monitor behavior of subordinates to ensure alert, courteous, and professional behavior toward inmates, parolees, fellow employees, visitors, and the public.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Restrain, secure, or control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force as necessary.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Carry injured offenders or employees to safety and provide emergency first aid when necessary.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Supervise activities, such as searches, shakedowns, riot control, or institutional tours.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Conduct roll calls of correctional officers.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Instruct employees or provide on-the-job training.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Resolve problems between inmates.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Transfer or transport offenders on foot or by driving vehicles, such as trailers, vans, or buses.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Supervise or provide security for offenders performing tasks, such as construction, maintenance, laundry, food service, or other industrial or agricultural operations.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Rate behavior of inmates, promoting acceptable attitudes and behaviors to those with low ratings.Little or no AI speed-up · core task