how many years of education is needed?
what kind of education?
2007-10-25 16:24:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
All you really need is a High School Diploma, but higher education is preferred. A lot of the guys I worked with had two to four year degrees in Criminal Justice. I had two years of studying Respiratory Therapy and didn't even complete my degree. It had nothing to do with working in a prison, but they didn't apparently care.
A college degree shows that you are trainable and motivated. Working as a prison guard doesn't require geniuses, but there are some challenges, especially if you want to do your job right, instead of just punch in and collect a paycheck.
Most important of all, they want you to have a clean record. Of course, we all have pasts. Some of which aren't too proud. That includes me. As long as you've outgrown that past, you'll be fine, unless you try to hide it from them and they somehow find out. Then, you'll be fired immediately.
I would avoid working in any Maximum Security prison, unless you live for adrenaline rushes. I worked at a medium/maximum security prison in Danville, IL. It was a state prison. There are also local jails, county jails, and federal prisons that you can apply for or change to. It was a good paying job, but the worked sucked. It was BORING!!! I still can't imagine doing it for 25+ years before retiring. However, some other people absolutely loved it. Either way, it turned out to be a good stepping stone for me.
Good luck.
El Chistoso
2007-10-25 17:31:35 · answer #1 · answered by elchistoso69 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Corrections Officers Minimum Educational Requirement Is Usually HS Diploma Or GED. In NY Its Done With An Exam Usually Put Out Once A Year, The Higher Your Score The Sooner You Get Called For The Job.
2007-10-26 00:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by SWAT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Corrections Officer is the proper term for a prison guard. Military training, or a martial art would look good on an application. As far as education, most C.O.'s have some kind of "imbalance". This isn't rocket science, but I hear the pay is fair. Best of luck.
2007-10-25 16:30:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would check with the prison and learn about it. if you have military, police experience that would be a plus. HS diploma/GED and how to type. but as u go up the ladder, education plays a role in how much u'd be running
2007-10-25 17:00:12 · answer #4 · answered by Police Officer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It looks better if you get a 2 year degree in Criminal Justice to add to your resume. Be fairly physically fit, have good credit, pass a drug test and they prefer no criminal background. If you want a SURE thing that you'll become a C.O. you may want to attend a 4 year college for Criminal Justice and have all the above.Credintials matter!!!
2007-10-25 16:34:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Typically, a HS diploma or GED is required. Other training will be provided once you're accepted.
2007-10-25 16:28:59 · answer #6 · answered by sleep_all_day27 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the common vernacular today is:
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
GUARD, TURN KEY, SCREW, PIG, COPPER, ***-OLE,MF ARE ALL NAMES YOU WILL HEAR ONCE INSIDE THE PRISON NOW CALLED A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.
H/S DIPLOMA OR A GED.
WE WILL TRAIN YOU IN THE SUBJECT AREAS NEEDED TO SURVIVE IN A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. YOU WILL COME OUT P.O.S.T. QUALIFIED WITH 12 WEEKS OF TRAINING.
IF YOU WANT TO BE A POLICE OFFICER, YOU CAN APPLY AND TAKE UP TWO WEEKS OF TRAINING IN TRAFFIC AND ARREST LAWS.
2007-10-25 16:41:14 · answer #7 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋