Corrections Officer Degree

The Corrections Officer field of study focused on the aspects of a correctional institution including the security, health, safety, and operations. Professional correctional officers are responsible for patrolling and inspecting the myriad aspects of a correctional facility including the yard, units, buildings, cells, prisoners, clothing, and personal property. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer corrections officer degrees.

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Coconino Community College

8560 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL

About

Coconino Community College, located in Flagstaff, Arizona, was founded in 1991 to serve Coconino Country as well as a number of cities and parts of counties outside of the county line. The school opened to an initial enrollment of 100 but has seen exponential growth in enrollment since first opening its doors and currently serves over 10,000 students annually. The school operates four campuses that assist in providing coverage throughout the school's service area, with some campuses providing specialized education in specific fields, such as nursing and technology.

Academics

Coconino Community College offers a variety of programs to assist students in their pursuit of academic, personal and professional goals. Academic programs facilitate transfer to four year institution by first providing a curriculum that mirrors the freshman and sophomore years of such an education locally and low cost. Career training programs provide education and skill development in a high demand field in order to pursue long term employment as a qualified professional. Continuing and adult education courses are also available for professional and personal purposes.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Paralegal

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admissions to CCC is made easy through an open enrollment policy that admits any student who is at least eighteen or has a high school diploma or equivalent. Students are asked to provide previous transcripts and test scores if available, and may be subject to a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor are also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants which are offered and awarded based on need as determined by the information provided on a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Career Options for Graduates

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of correctional officers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $74460

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Correctional Officers and Jailers

Description

Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, correctional officers and jailers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).