It used to be a highly respected position one got to after years of positive service. Today it’s ‘executor of the board’s will’/enforcer/lapdog.
At least in many cases we read about. And we come full circle to electing good people vs idiots yet again.
As is the prison staff hierarchy, it’s no longer what you know, it’s who you know and what connections you have.
My dad was a guard for 30+ years.
Many of my uncles, cousins, one boyfriend and the ex all worked there and what is done within those walls, regarding “promotion” and “power” is an abomination to skill and hard work.
It’s *all* about politics and ass kissing.
*Rarely* is the best man chosen over the more ‘politically useful’ one.