Focus on something that many officers can identify with, such as working long hours or constantly having your head on a swivel. Then, end on a positive note by explaining how you work through that aspect of your job, assuring the interviewer that it will not interfere with your role as a correction officer if hired.

Avoid giving the interviewer a reason to believe that you would not be their ideal candidate. If you say that what you like least about working as a correction officer is working around a bunch of 'thugs' or 'murderers,' the interviewer will think you are biased and may not be the best person for the job.

"What I like least about working as a correction officer is the feeling of being outnumbered by the inmates. But, I do not dwell on that aspect of the job because I am well trained and confident in my skills and the skills of the officers I work with."

"I have not worked in corrections before, so I am not sure what aspect of the job I will like the least. However, after talking to my friends who work as correction officers, I've noticed that many say they dislike missing holidays and special occasions. They have told me they celebrate those special occasions or holidays on a different day, so they don't miss out. I am already prepared to do the same with my family when hired as a correction officer."

"In my many years of working as a correction officer, I can tell you my least favorite part of the job is witnessing some of the inhumanities I see inside the prison. It is still amazing to me how people treat each other. I work through this by talking to my husband after every shift to debrief, taking yoga classes to relieve stress, and talking to my pastor weekly. I feel I have done a great job of separating myself from what I see in prison."