Corrections Officer
HOMELAND SECURITY
Corrections Officers are responsible for the custody and control of individuals who have been arrested, are awaiting trial, or are serving a prison or jail sentence. They are also responsible for the security of the facility itself.
Career Details
Skills
Students in Corrections Officer are trained in the following subject areas:
- Booking prisoners
- Field notes and report writing
- Observation and memory skills
- Patrol principles
- Searching prisoners
- Crowd control
- Physical security applications
- Alarm system fundamentals
- Central alarm stations and dispatch centers
- Access control
- Guarding and watching prisoners
- Inventorying possessions of new inmates
- Preventing fights and potential riots
- Workplace violations
- Effective communication
- Crisis intervention
- Security awareness
- Operational risk management
- Interviewing techniques
- Investigation: concepts and practices for security professionals
- Legal aspects of security
- Use of force
- Defensive tactics and officer safety
- Apprehension and detention procedures
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete six months’ full-time work experience in addition to training.
- Be at least 18 or 21 years old. (varies by state)
- Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Have a clean criminal record. (varies by state)
- Provide two references (e.g., career technical training instructor and work-based learning supervisor).
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
- Attention to detail
- Concern for others
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Professionalism
Corrections Officer Numbers to Know
$54K
National average earning potential for this career
18+
Months needed to complete career training
2
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