I worked at a Maximum Security Prison. Loved it. Only left because I got a job closer to home that had benefits. I then accepted a job in a locked down unit at a psych hospital. Loved both very much. The pros do out weigh the cons. More structure, less non compliance with medical care. And oddly the offenders/patients are much more appreciative of the care, education, and insight you supply to them. You do see the holes in general societies system. There are some you do empathize for. Working at both places I never had fear and I loved going to work. Wish I could find another job like those. However, most are only PRN and I need FT.