Pros
It was a great experience working in a California prison! Got to help many people! Good benefits.
Cons
Learning what and how to do things is challenging because no guidance is given for weeks - even when you ask! Then you get reprimanded for not knowing! You're on your own. They're Lacking a sense of teamwork(starting with the supervisors) Unfortunately, supervisors only give their time and attention to a select few. It can also be challenging because the rules change day to day - and often only one person is given this information! When something changes; such as a last minute meeting, hopefully that person lets you know! (If they don't it can be embarrassing). Short staffed. You take on extra work, then your own work piles up because there is NO O/T - and you are expected to do your work somehow, even though it's NOT possible if you are also covering someone else! Working very hard will not get you recognized, will not get you promoted, and won't even get you a "thank you."