I'm a correctional Sergeant in Indiana and ran across your page keep up the good work bro we need more black voices in this profession.

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

i appreciate you ❤️👍🏽

He ain’t lying. 7.5 years in. Did $140k in 2023.

@NoName-ys1cg

3 ай бұрын

How has your experience been

Love the positivity bro. I’m a LT in corrections, been doing this 22years brother.

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

much love to you, stay safe finish your career out strong 🫡❤️

Dang, $150k is probably top 5-10% of earners in the US. Youre doing better than most people

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

man i try to stay humble, & take advantage of my situation and always be thankful. Because this life sh it could always be worse! 👍🏽❤️

@NoName-ys1cg

3 ай бұрын

@@TheGhettoBodybuilder respect man keep working hard 👍

I've been doing this for over 10 years now working for the BOP and he's not lying. The hardest part of the job is just getting to work. With overtime, shift differential, holiday, and Sunday pay you can make a lot of money. Not to mention, you'll have a pension and 401k when you retire. I made $182k last year, taking inmates to medical appointments, sitting bedside with inmates at the hospital, and working extra shifts in visitation. My institution is pretty chill, we rarely have any staff assaults. In my 10 years, I've been involved in only a few use of force situations. At the end of the day, this job has been a great blessing to me and my family.

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

2 ай бұрын

Man i love to hear it. I’m glad you still enjoy it. Its been a blessing to me as well one of the best things that ever happened to me. Stay safe behind that wall. Much love to you! 🫡

@TexasMade903

2 ай бұрын

@TheGhettoBodybuilder Big Dawg, your videos got me motivated to get back into the gym. Seeing you work the same amount of hours and still finding time for the gym had inspired me. 🫡

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

2 ай бұрын

@bobbytatum84 lets get it. time to grind 🔐💎

@llahhsoj7651

22 күн бұрын

@bobbytatum84 I work a level for in Indiana. It's kinda lit.

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

22 күн бұрын

@llahhsoj7651 know you rockin n rollin 🫡💯😅

Thats it bro you motivated me enough I gotta get in this correctional officer grind 💯 inspiration video💪

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

for sure. Definitely look more into it, just might be your calling for you

I needed to hear this I’m in NY I took the test about 7 mths ago for the County Jail and it’s a process and sometimes you get discouraged but you are right you have to be patient. The test for me comes every 4 years I took and past the test 4 years ago but got hurt right before my physical test so I had to wait another 3 almost for years and last time it took a year and 3 mths before I was called so I know it’s coming I’m just working my job and working out and when I least expect it it will come. Thank you I’ve been watching your videos and they are very informative and helpful.

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

hang in there, & keep the faith. Your time is coming!

I appreciate it the knowledge big dawg 🙌🏽…I’m about to sent my background information on esoph to start my process

Get that money homie, and keep pushing.

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

thats all i know. you too!

Keep grinding bro ! You not lying my pops retired from the federal prison he did over 20 yrs & he’s retired now traveling and enjoying his retirement

@jahharris2981

25 күн бұрын

And my pop retired as a unit manager for the feds I put him on ya content we rocking with you keep grinding

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

25 күн бұрын

Man, living the good life! and appreciate you for that one 🫡👏🏼

Keep going! I’m in my first couple weeks of NYS corrections, the money is there if you want it 👏

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

absolutely! its there for sure, i tell people take advantage of it, pay off debt faster, buy your 1st house, put more up for retirement

Appreciate ya Game💪🏾💪🏾

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

2 ай бұрын

one love 💯

Hey man! I really enjoy your vids. I applied a month ago, they just told me (today) that HR is going to reach out soon. Planning to go to MDC Guaynabo! You got a new subscriber. 🔥👍

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

Ай бұрын

hope you get on soon! good luck out there in Puerto Rico

Great Niche brother! Milk this Corrections content till the wheels fall off! Many ppl will definitely benefit from this Career choice! The State & Federal money is long!

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

most definitely, gotta keep milking it

Good game big bruhh 🔥💯

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

for sure! appreciate you 🫡❤️🙏🏾💯

Good shit!

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

appreciate you! 🫡

I work for TDCJ for 3 years and I love it keep it coming love the videos they are motivational and inspiring

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

for sure, appreciate you!

I start the federal academy on May 20th! Thanks for the inspiration brotha😎

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

ok good. congratulations, lets get down there to Glynco and get busy on em! 💼🔐🫡

Im in my 5th week in Indiana. I was previously inside for two weeks. We dont have our uniforms yet so I dress fresh but appropriate. The inmates notice so its a way to get respect at my stage. An example of this is wearing fresh shoes, like Air Max 97s and shit. At first it was" Ima get those". Now it is. "Looking fresh, color coordinated. I see you." Im glad I found this channel. I see you as a big homie. Much respect.

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

aye keep doing you. the non custody staff at my prison that dont have to wear uniform be fresh too. rockin J’s & air maxes in there, new era fitted hats

Im from Illinois took 5 months the process but all worth starting the academy at the end of the moment. Looking forward to it. Thanks for the videos.

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

15 сағат бұрын

for sure 💪🏽💯

On my third week at the academy bro for DCI and yes your videos and channels was huge info to help. I got one more week at the academy. Then I'm doing OJT but even with just the basic pay I'm making 1900 after taxes just 80 hrs and they just be find stufv to add on may check to just pay me. Working for the state is something I should have done way earlier. Once I'm off OJT I'll be expecting all that overtime for sure.

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

the sky is the limit. you can write your own ticket!

Best content on KZread you motivating me and a lot of ppl to get they mind right thanks big dog stay dangerous

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

most definitely. I’m just getting warmed up 🫡

Today was my first day at the prison here in NC I go to training may 6. Thank you for all the private message tips and videos!!! I’m excited to start this journey and see what it’s like

@ladylovearesbosslady5120

3 ай бұрын

Can you let me know how it goes? Just applied and going thru the process like the physical etc etc. I’m excited. First time doing something different..

Thank u this video encourage me more

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

22 күн бұрын

lets get it 🫡

Hey. I like your videos. I’m in Jacksonville Florida. I’m currently going thru the hiring process in Florida. (For the State down in Union county- Lake Butler FL) When I went through my interview the recruiter told me just what you been saying. There is never gonna be a shortage of work and I will never have to be laid off. They required a lot of paperwork but I got it all submitted (it took me about a month to get everything they asked for) My recruiter said it’s being reviewed now and they will be contacting me shortly. But again I’m single and an empty nester and I’m ready to work and stack my money and finish out the next 15-20 years. Please keep the video coming they are needed.

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

the future belongs to YOU! You can write youw own ticket, the sky’s the limit. Life is only getting better from here 🚀🫡✅👍🏽

Bitcoin you a smart man love the videos I’m bout to get in down here in Florida

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

23 күн бұрын

lets get it!! 💯

I graduate on Friday NJDOC Appreciate what you do

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

Congratulations, the sky’s the limit. you never know where your career can take you

@AhmedBurton

3 ай бұрын

Yo bro are you state or county?

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

feds

@AhmedBurton

3 ай бұрын

@@TheGhettoBodybuilder sorry that was meant for @derrickbutler.8187 because I’m in NJ too

I thank you for your content. I recently got hired in a Juvenile Detention Center in Maryland. Im an Immigrant and just listening to you give me hope to go for better. Thanks much Sir

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

2 ай бұрын

aye you can be all you wanna be in this world. From rags to riches, i grew up in the projects low income housing too. look at me now, make over 6 figures every year. who would have thought it would be me??? 🫵🏼🫡💯

Bro thank you for your content. I have an interview this Thursday and I’m struggling trying to adjust . Axiety is eating me up about the polygraph and a few weeks clean

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

Ай бұрын

you gone be aight, keep yo head up! if you aint nervous or anxious then something is wrong with you, thats natural for everybody

I WFH but I have an interview Friday 🙏🏽

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

14 күн бұрын

lets get it 👏🏼🫡💯

In my 4th week of Detention officer certification course it got to be in ya

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

keep going, you done came too far now to turn back and give up

Damn real talk. I got an interview in about two weeks with corrections. Wish me luck ✌️

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

9 күн бұрын

you got it! lets get it

I’m late to the scene. 37 going through the investigation process. Waiting to get the training date. Can you do a video with information for us older people entering the field?

Definitely gotta fw the co’s cause they gone smuggle the pack in

@thelastdon6562

3 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

Say bro do you know if it’s the same thing for the juvenile halls?

I'm listening.....

I love your T-shirt

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

2 ай бұрын

i got it for sale on my website www.TheGhettoBodybuilder.com appreciate you 🫵🏼❤️🫡💯

Just got hired for Ndoc may 13th start date

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

ok good. Congratulations, lets get busy! 👍🏽❤️🫡

@ShortnnSweet

3 ай бұрын

Congratulations Bro. My start date is next week Friday 26th of April.

@zaykill8728

3 ай бұрын

Yessir let’s get to it we got this 💯

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

@zaykill8728 absolutely! you can do anything you put your grind to 🔐💼🫡💯

FCI in Tallahassee Fl is taking there sweet baby Jesus time 🤣🤣🤣 I email and pulled up on them so they can see my face..

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

😂 aye keep pulling up on em, they gone remember you by face and name when its finally time to call and say you’re hired!

I need to work much more over time. What state/fed joint do you work?

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

2 ай бұрын

im with the feds in NC, lets eat my dawg 💵💯

What’s the work life balance like for someone with a kid to expect going into it?

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

majority of the staff who work in prisons and jails, have families, spouses, & kids. You just have to find your flow and whats best for your household and make it work in your favor. i feel like im able to make most of the functions, go out to eat, travel for vacation, & do the things in life i enjoy

I’m 38 and they have the training academy coming up on June 28th. Is there an age restriction for going through the academy?

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

Ай бұрын

nah, you just gotta get through the hiring process. what agency you going out for?

Thank you for your information and fitness motivation 💪 would a diabetic be able to pass medical to become officer?

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

you should be good to go, as long as it doesn’t impact your ability to do the job. i have co workers i know who have diabetes too

I just put in my application with Delaware Department of Corrections. My Physical agility test coming up August 10 2024.

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

25 күн бұрын

lets get it!!

I applied im on my live scan part im 22 years old tryna run that bag up . What’s your work schedule like ? Like how many days you work and how many you off

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

my base schedule is 5 eight hour shifts, with 2 days off. i average 32 hrs OT every week on top of my regular shifts so 72 hours a week

@cameronvaughan9876

3 ай бұрын

Appreciate it !

Do you recommend taking a self defense course before getting into corrections?

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

it cant hurt in a hostile situation. but they will teach you the self defense tactics they want you to use in the academy for your training. They prefer you to stick to the policy & procedure and what they teach you, but still take that course if you want

@FistFulOfDildos

3 ай бұрын

@@TheGhettoBodybuilder he can still use his training and call it "unconventional use of force" per policy LOL!

We were once co-workers, I have yet retired from the prison this year. But he is correct. But I caution you working a lot of overtime is good and bad. But if you pace yourself you can make close or over 100k. But still safety is first.

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

2 ай бұрын

for sure!

Ive been wanting to get into corrections for a while. Thanks to your videos I just put in the app. Been looking for a good way to take care of my family and this seems to be it. Im a vet without many skills that are good outside of .mil applications and this opportunity seems like the best shot of giving my kids the life they deserve growing up. I appreciate you bro and wanted you to know that. For real.

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

Ай бұрын

man im just humbled and happy to be making a difference out here. You can do it, don’t let nothing stop you from goin after what you want outta life

How you have time to workout if working 70+ hour weeks?

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

just dont make no excuses, go hit it soon as i get off. on a mission right now

Just got hired for BOP any advice for people starting out

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

just be yourself, find your style of how you want your unit, when you dont know call the supervisor or a veteran co worker to check before you tell a inmate yes. when in doubt go by the post orders & policy and procedures you cant go wrong

@swagga27yea

3 ай бұрын

You write your own check!!!! Go get that bread! Welcome to the Bureau 💯💯

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

@swagga27yea for sure! you already know ✅💰🫡💯

I’m a senior in highschool right now and im trying to get into it bro

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

i got you, imma help you get on. the feds you gotta be 21, but all you gotta do is work a state prison or county jail, you can start at 18, see how you like it & get your experience up

@yvngdamon

3 ай бұрын

@@TheGhettoBodybuilder They hiring for corrections right now in Florida for Broward county so I can do that for a couple years then transfer

How is the federal system different than the state. I currently work state corrections

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

Ай бұрын

the pay may be more or less, retirement may be better, you can transfer to any other federal prison, a federal prison in all 50 states & one in hawaii and puerto rico

@magnumsherman6349

Ай бұрын

@@TheGhettoBodybuilderI work for the state of Ohio and have been thinking about changing to the federal law enforcement system

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

Ай бұрын

@magnumsherman6349 go for it! im originally from columbus ohio. went to college and worked a couple joints in West Virginia, relocated to fed prison in north carolina

Crazy I always want to be a cop or a CO I stay watching prison shit😂😂. I make average money now tryna step up to that 60k mark. This video must been meant for me I’m bouta apply

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

😂 trust me, if you get on you gone make WAYYY more than 60k depending on how hard you tryna grind and run that shit up, the sky is the limit! 💰🏃🏽‍♂️💯

@jsizzle11rc

3 ай бұрын

Take that step brotha and watch these vids for info check this guy's comment section lots of people talking bout there academy start dates and the process to get on . I start academy on May 13th at a county prison in PA , I watch a lot of prison and jail shows as well but definitely check out some vids about the interview as well but don't sleep on this career opportunity if you looking to get started ✌️

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

@jsizzle11rc almost your time to shine!

Brother, can a legal resident be recruited as a correction officer?

@itsjohnira

3 ай бұрын

Citizenship requirements.

@erickcotton7595

3 ай бұрын

You have to have a Naturalization form

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

hope this helped him out

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

im not sure on that one. i know there are a lot of nurses at my prison who are from other countries like Africa. call and check at whatever facilities to get a definite answer

What part of NC bro??

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

5 күн бұрын

close to raleigh durham

Well thank you. I subscribed to your channel. Looking at your videos giving me hope that I’m be great doing this #COjob😂

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

you can do anything you put your mind and your grind to 👍🏽🫡

I been watching your videos for a while and dont even know your name... Do you just want us to call you Ghetto or GB? Either way I applied for corrections and my application got accepted by email it took about a month. Im ready for the next steps, thank you for all the work you doing

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

okay good!! hoping its all working out for you so far, its a waiting game and being patient. and no 🤣🤣🤣 i had to come up with a catchy username that resonated with, i said ghetto bodybuilder because i grew up in the projects poor but made it out, that username just reminds me to always stay humble and never forget where i started at. Most people call me by my last name Smoot tho. good luck to ya 👍🏽

Is “Jay Williams-Let’s Live Life” real or b/s?

@mcfrisko834

3 ай бұрын

Jay is the real deal 💯

What should be someone's level of English to become a correctional officer?

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

Ай бұрын

if you’re in the USA definitely wanna be proficient in english and have basic understanding of the language

Feds make good money just knew it was the feds he worked

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

its been good to me

You gotta be tip top shape like him you can loose your life in an blink of an eye 👁️ keep that in mind

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

being in shape helps, but your communication skills and respect will take you a lot further in this line of work

I thought it was salary

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

2 ай бұрын

it is salary, you gotta factor in the overtime pay too

Is it possible for you to make 165k a year with overtime

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

Ай бұрын

yeah, i hit 158k last year, but ya know aint working everyday for that 165, got to live, vacation, & take time off. i know people who have done it but they there everyday. i just do 4 a week & chill on my off days, the weekends

@jaiquanstudios4165

Ай бұрын

@@TheGhettoBodybuilder "I appreciate your work. I specialize in Video production and can assist with enhancing your KZread videos, offering tips on camera work, editing, and more. Feel free to reach out if you're interested!" Thank for the information

lol they broke but they probably just work 40 hours doing the bare minimum they don’t want it bad enough 🤣🤣

@TheGhettoBodybuilder

3 ай бұрын

im tryna give another possible option lol, can’t help everybody 🤷🏽‍♂️

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