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Behind Bars: Rookie YearCorrections departments have one of the highest dropout rates in the country, with nearly half of all rookies leaving the job before their one-year anniversary. The long hours, close proximity to unpredictable criminals, mind games and constant threat of bodily harm make it an intensely stressful career. A&E's docuseries "Behind Bars: Rookie Year" delves into the world of greenhorn corrections officers by following recruits who are in training or are working at the Penitentiary of New Mexico. The training tests recruits' fortitude and gives them tools to survive a dangerous working environment -- roughly 75 percent of the penitentiary's inmates are incarcerated for violent crimes. But nothing can prepare rookies for the unexpected, and the physical and emotional demands of corrections work often prove too much for some.No live or upcoming content available at this time
S1, EP8 "Breaking Point"An inmate leaves a work detail; Ariel lands a rough assignment; Keith seeks a change; a partnership forms between Andrew and Mangin; a former CO wants his old job back.
S1, EP7 "Sink or Swim"The rookies begin to understand the harsh realities of their new careers; Keith reaches a crossroads; Andrew tries to find the balance needed to be an effective officer; an emergency puts Ariel to the test.
Rerun Air Date: June 9, 2024Corrections departments have one of the highest dropout rates in the country, with nearly half of all rookies leaving the job before their one-year anniversary. The long hours, close proximity to unpredictable criminals, mind games and constant threat of bodily harm make it an intensely stressful career. A&E's docuseries "Behind Bars: Rookie Year" delves into the world of greenhorn corrections officers by following recruits who are in training or are working at the Penitentiary of New Mexico. The training tests recruits' fortitude and gives them tools to survive a dangerous working environment -- roughly 75 percent of the penitentiary's inmates are incarcerated for violent crimes. But nothing can prepare rookies for the unexpected, and the physical and emotional demands of corrections work often prove too much for some.
Corrections departments have one of the highest dropout rates in the country, with nearly half of all rookies leaving the job before their one-year anniversary. The long hours, close proximity to unpredictable criminals, mind games and constant threat of bodily harm make it an intensely stressful career. A&E's docuseries "Behind Bars: Rookie Year" delves into the world of greenhorn corrections officers by following recruits who are in training or are working at the Penitentiary of New Mexico. The training tests recruits' fortitude and gives them tools to survive a dangerous working environment -- roughly 75 percent of the penitentiary's inmates are incarcerated for violent crimes. But nothing can prepare rookies for the unexpected, and the physical and emotional demands of corrections work often prove too much for some.
Original Air Date: Aug 6, 2015
Genres: RealityTV Series
Rating: TV14
Playback: HD
2 seasons available on demand (3 episodes)
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