How hard, what type of training a and how long is it for becoming a corrections officer in washington state?

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i would also like to know what type qualifications do i need? And what is the average pay?

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Significant Points
* The work can be stressful and hazardous.
* Most correctional officers are employed in State and Federal prisons.
* Job opportunities are expected to be excellent.
Most institutions require correctional officers to be at least 18 to 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen; have a high school education or its equivalent; demonstrate job stability, usually by accumulating 2 years of work experience; and have no felony convictions. Promotion prospects may be enhanced by obtaining a postsecondary education.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons requires entry-level correctional officers to have at least a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years of full-time experience in a field providing counseling, assistance, or supervision to individuals; or a combination of these two requirements.

Median annual earnings of correctional officers and jailers were $33,600 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $26,560 and $44,200.