Career questions tagged corrections-officer


Hey I am 17 yr old looking for advice on anything I could do to get a good start on a career in law enforcement.
I am currently in criminal justice and attended a law enforcement youth academy my plan after high school is to possibly go into corrections as a correctional officer until the age of 21 then go into the police academy so any advice that would help or anything I could take such as other classes, courses or if theirs any certifications I could get now or do when I am 18, anything would greatly be appreciated.

1. What steps would I have to take in order to get my certification to become a correction officer? 2. How should I go about studying for psychology?
1. Do I have to go through a academy like officers or can I take online classes to get a certain certificate? 2. Can I do my own reseach or should I go by the books when it comes to statistics and experimental psychology?

What kinds of characteristics will i need to become a C.O (Corrections Officer)? ?
I need help with my characteristics skills and how i can better myself for that positions.

How can I be funny when I am working as a Correction Officer?
I am in 8th grade and I have good listening skills.

How can I be more responsible when I am going in for work as a Correction Officer?
I am in 8th grade and I like to wrestle.

How can I be more strict to be better prepared when I become a Correction Officer?
I am in 8th grade and I would like to be a Correction Officer.

High School Career Class Questions Detective?
I have an assignment to learn about careers in Criminology, but I do not have any contacts to interview. Would you help me? I need 2 from a detective, crime scene investigator, forensics, professor, forensic psychology, criminal justice, lawyer, etc. Job Title? Full Time/Part Time? 3 day to day tasks? Types of projects? Degree? School? Entry Level Job for this career? 2-3 things you like about your job 2-3 things you don't like Where else could you work with your degree

Is it really possible to get hired as a full-time corrections officer with no high school diploma or work experience of any kind?
Is this really an option for a full-time position with benefits?

How does a day as a Correction Officer look?
my name is aries and I am a Job Corps student who wants to be a correctional officer in the future. What would a day look like as one?

What values do companies look for in a person that they are hiring as a Correctional Officer?
I am interested in becoming a correctional officer in the future and was wondering how I can become a strong candidate.

What is the median pay for a correctional officer?
What is the median pay for a correctional officer in illinois.

What skills are looked for in a corrections officer?
I want to know what will people look at and for in me during the recruitment process.

What's better: correctional officer or police officer ? Why ?
Im asking this question because I like both but I also want to know which one makes more money and which one has more benefits.I also want to know somebody else opinion. #career #police-officer #corrections-officer