Depends on the jurisdiction. Where I am (Jefferson County, KY), corrections officers are routinely used as additional back-up during protests or other times wh

Depends on the jurisdiction. Where I am (Jefferson County, KY), corrections officers are routinely used as additional back-up during protests or other times when the police feel they need more manpower. They are also routinely hired to work as security when they are off duty, where they wear their uniforms and are allowed to make arrests. In my jurisdiction, they are legally a type of sworn law enforcement officer and regularly appear in public in ways that are more-or-less indistinguishable from police officers.