In discussing their feelings about their jobs, experienced jail officers usually say that they want to help people. Working in a jail provides many opportunities to help incarcerated individuals. Jail officers should be sensitive to other peoples' needs, have a good sense of humor, common sense, and much patience. New jail officers are cautioned that becoming too closely involved with inmates can be dangerous for officers, because inmates will try to use officers to their own advantage. Officers are advised to keep their eyes and minds open, to never turn their backs on anyone, and to never trust inmates. Jail officers must always be aware of security. They must learn to cope with stress, because the job often entails stressful situations, tension, and shiftwork which can affect social and family life. A guidebook, slides, and an audiocassette are provided. For other programs in this series, see NCJ 74296-97 and NCJ 74299-74301.