Corrections Officer Training
Corrections officers are tasked with maintaining order and safety in our nation's correctional facilities. This includes the prevention of a variety of possible disturbances such as fighting, attacks, internal and external gang activity, and escape attempts. Correctional officer training consists of learning how to enforce the rules of the facility and ensure that the daily operations run smoothly. Most corrections officers are required to maintain a daily log of the behaviors and activity of the inmates they are responsible for, or in their "cell block". Corrections officers routinely search inmates and their living quarters for any possible weaponry. They must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively enforce the rules of the facility. Those who oversee individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trails are called detention officers, which is a slightly different role.
Kaplan University
- BSCJ - Corrections (Online)
- BSCJ - Juvenile Justice (Online)
- BSCJ - Law Enforcement (Online)
- BS - Criminal Justice
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Ashford University
- BA Social & Criminal Justice - Corrections Management (Online)
- BA Social & Criminal Justice (Online)
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South University
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Corrections Specialization (Online)
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Corrections
- Bachelor of Science in CJ - Juvenile Justice (Online)
- Bachelor of Science in CJ - Law Enforcement (Online)
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Corrections Officer Salary
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for corrections officers was $38,380 in 2008. The middle 50% showed earnings of between $29,660 and $51,000. The highest paying jobs for corrections officers were paid more than $64,110 annually. Supervisory roles, which is obtainable with education in criminal justice, corrections, or law enforcement, made between $41,740 and $73,630 and the highest earners brought in more than $86,970 annually. Federal correctional officers were paid higher than other types of facilities and one of the greatest benefits is the ability to retire at age 50 with 20 years of service or any age after 25 years of service.
Changes In State & Federal Prison Populations
States with increases of more than 1,000 prisoners between 209 and 2010
| State | Change in Number of Inmates |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2,214 |
| Florida | 1,527 |
| Louisiana | 1,399 |
| Alabama | 1,282 |
| Arizona | 1,038 |
| Other States with increases | 4,822 |
| Total Increase for 2009 | 12,941 |
States with decreases of more than 1,000 prisoners between 2009 and 2010
| State | Change in Numbers of Inmates |
|---|---|
| Michigan | -3,260 |
| California | -2,395 |
| New York | -1,660 |
| Mississippi | -1,272 |
| Texas | -1,257 |
| Maryland | -1,069 |
| Other States with decreases | -15,223 |
