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Corrections Officers

Corrections officers keep order and enforce rules in jails and prisons.

Corrections officers monitor the activities and work assignments of inmates. They enforce rules to prevent escapes or fights between inmates.

Corrections Officers are in the Law, Public Safety, and Security career cluster and the Correction Services pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median

$21.65 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   -1.3%

Shrinking    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Monitor conduct of inmates.
  • Inspect locks, doors, and window bars for signs of tampering.
  • Search inmates and their cells for prohibited items, such as weapons or drugs.
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Job Title Examples:

 Correctional Sergeant,  Deputy Jailer,  Detention Deputy 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.