Corrections Officer Jobs

Corrections Officer Career Outlook and Information

As a corrections officer your main responsibility is going to be to supervise prisoners, enforce the facilities rules and keep peace with the facility.  This will require you to keep a sharp and alert mind and consistently maintain your job duties in order to advance your career.  Building a career around a corrections officer opens up many possibilities to work for such organizations as:

• FBI
• CIA
• Border Patrol
• DEA

If you show exceptional promise you may even be given the opportunity to apply towards becoming a Prison Warden.  This is a sometimes dangerous position that is not without its own rewards.  Once you turn 18 (21 in some states) you are able to apply and receive such benefits as:

• Health Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Sick days and Vacation
• Job Security

Take a look at these accreddited universities below for free information towards becoming a corrections officer.

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