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 Michigan colleges that offer corrections officer degrees.

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Grand Rapids Community College

1001 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Community College is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The school operates several campuses and houses several departments. GRCC provides its students with quality education and support, ensuring that both the student's and the school's goals are met. GRCC maintains this quality through an exceptional faculty and continual development of programs and services.  View the Campus Map and Take a virtual campus tour of the school today.

Academics

Grand Rapids Community College provides a bevy of educational opportunities to aspiring students. Working with four year institutions, GRCC works to make the transition from 2 year to 4 year institutions seamless. Through its workforce development program, the school works to provide the skills necessary for individuals to enter the workforce as skilled and educated laborers. Adult education courses provide individuals the opportunity to return o school and continuing education courses provide professionals with ability to maintain and upgrade their skill sets.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Culinary Arts
• Criminal Justice
• Psychology
• Automotive Technology
• Occupational Therapy Assistant

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Grand Rapids Community College must complete the online application and submit all relevant transcripts along with ACT scores. Once completed student must take a placement exam to determine which courses need to be taken. Students in need of financial aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once completed the office of financial aid will assist in determining which financial aid options the individual student is eligible for. Further inquiries regarding financial aid can be answered through the financial aid office.

Athletics

The Grand Rapids CC Raiders participate is a member of the NJCAA and the MCCAA (Michigan Community College Athletic Association). The school has won over 70 MCCAA titles and has one the MCCAA All Sport trophy 12 times. Additionally the raiders have won several NJCAA titles and competitions.

Sports programs:

• Basketball
• Baseball/Softball
• Football
• Golf
• Volleyball
• Tennis

Students Enrolled in the Corrections Officer Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Grand Rapids Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

• Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $63240

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

Salary & Wages

• Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
  • Total Employment: 690
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $53440

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