Careers in Corrections
Correctional Officers or Detention Officers
Nature of the Work, Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement
Employment, Job Outlook, Projections Data, Earnings, OES Data, Related Occupations, Sources of Additional Information.
Corrections Corporation of America
Becoming a correctional officer is an avenue in which you can become a part of an honorable profession where you can make a difference. Correctional officers make a difference by offering second chances to those individuals who need it most, and providing a meaningful service to society by keeping our communities safe.
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Correctional Officers are the largest part of the workforce. All BOP institutions routinely have vacancies for this position. Correctional Officers enforce the regulations governing the operation of a correctional institution, serving as both a supervisor and counselor of inmates.
Key Crime & Justice Facts at a Glance
Find info on:
* Crime trends
* Trends in Federal investigations and prosecutions
* Trends in felony convictions in State courts
* Corrections trends including Capital punishment trends
* Expenditure trends
* Civil justice trends
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