修正

修正 officers oversee individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or have been sentenced to time in jail or prison. They work to maintain order within jails or prisons, supervise activities of inmates, report on inmate conduct, help in rehabilitation or counseling of offenders.

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修正 Academy

杰克逊的大学 Offers the following program options:

开始

To become a corrections officer for the State of Michigan: Applicants need to complete a minimum of 15 college credits in a prescribed selection of courses, including correctional administration, 刑事司法, 犯罪学, 心理学, 社会学, 社会工作, counseling and guidance, law enforcement and more. Further study and completion of a certificate or associate degree will enhance job opportunities. To become a corrections officer in a jail setting: Applicants must complete a test at www.EMPCO.net/msa/.

工作机会

青年专家 – Provides direct care, supervision to residents of the Juvenile 首页。 (Youth 首页。). Assists in providing a safe, secure environment and implementing treatment programs.

支付

Salaries start about $36,700 annually in Michigan, with regular increases given for years of service according to the state’s scale.

职业前景

Careers in corrections are expected to grow 5 percent in coming years. Because the Michigan Department of 修正 is so large, it is always hiring due to attrition and turnover of people retiring, 离开赛场, 等.