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 California colleges that offer corrections officer degrees.

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Lassen Community College

900 Fallon Sreet, Oakland, CA

No matter your interest, Lassen Community College has a program that is right for you. The college offers 35 Associate Degree programs, 10 transfer programs, eight University Studies Associate Degree Emphases, three General Studies Associate Degree Emphases, and 16 Career Technical Education Associate Degrees. Best of all tuition is $46 per unit for California residents.

Associate degree programs offered that transfer to a four year college are in Administration of Justice, Associate in Arts Degree in Art History, Associate in Arts Degree in Sociology, Associate in Arts Degree in Studio Art, Associate in Science Degree in Business Administration, and the Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Lassen Community College is located in Susanville, California, which is in northeast California. There are many great events in the area such as motor sports, the Historic Susanville Festival, The Chocolate Festival, boating, Calling All Susan's Party, free chamber mixers, hiking, fishing, hunting, skiing, Bike Challenge, basketball, shopping, dances, the Lassen County Fair, rodeo, carnivals and a whole lot more.

The school serves the community by offering non-credit classes that help students improve their careers. These classes are part of the schools instructional program and are not part of the traditional academic program.

Students who would like to continue their athletic careers at Lassen Community College can compete in baseball, basketball, rodeo, soccer, volleyball, and wrestling.

Lassen Community College welcomes veterans and dependents who would like to further their education. The college works closely with veterans to ensure a smooth transition from military life to the classroom.

Students Enrolled in the Corrections Officer Program

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

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

Students by Academic Level (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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $82600

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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $62700

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