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 New Mexico colleges that offer corrections officer degrees.

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University of New Mexico – Gallup Campus (UNM-Gallup)

101 W. College Blvd., Roswell, NM

Established in 1968, the University of New Mexico Gallup Campus is the oldest and largest among the four branch campuses of UNM functioning under its mandate. This campus is located at 705 Gurley Ave. Gallup, NM 87301, a region known for its diverse and unique culture.

As a two-year community college, this institution specialized in building a strong educational foundation for students prior to transferring to four-year institutions.UNM Gallup operates with and governs other entities including South Campus at Zuni, Adult Basic Education Center on the North Side of Gallup, Middle College High School, Community Education and the Center for Career and Technical Education (CCTE) to meet the various needs of the community.

This institution has an open enrollment system and affordable tuition rates. It caters to a wide range of students from across the Gallup and McKinley County. At present, UNM Gallup offers High School Diploma, Certificates in 19 disciplines and Associate's Degrees in 28 programs, as well as 6 Bachelor’s degree and 3 programs for Master’s degree.  These programs are under the following divisions: Arts and Sciences; Education, Health and Human Services; Business and Applied Technology; and Community Based Education and Workforce Development. UNM Gallup also offers online courses, non-credit courses, Adult Basic Education and workforce development.

With a mission to become the leading post-secondary institution in the region, UNM Gallup assist students in their academic pursuit through the Lobo Learning Center that provides tutoring services, conducive environment for learning, mini-workshops and computers intended for research and course works.

New Student’s Guide http://www.gallup.unm.edu/vert/new-students/index.php

Programs and Courses http://www.gallup.unm.edu/vert/prog-courses/index.php

Students Enrolled in the Corrections Officer Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of New Mexico – Gallup Campus offers an associate's degree program in corrections officer.

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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

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).