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Corrections Officer

Corrections Officers supervise and monitor inmates in jails, prisons, and other detention facilities.

Typical pay
$48,000/yr
Education
Varies widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …
Outlook
→ Limited Growth

Why this matters in Public Service

First responders keep communities safe.

What you’d actually do

Monitor inmate behavior, conduct security rounds, enforce facility rules, search cells and inmates, escort inmates, respond to emergencies, write incident reports, supervise inmate activities, and maintain order in housing units.

What can I do right now?

  • Student government, Volunteering, Community service, Mock trial

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