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 York colleges that offer corrections officer degrees.

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CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice

695 Park Ave, New York, NY

John Jay is a public school that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in New York, NY, in a predominantly urban area. John Jay has a yearly student enrollment of approximately fifteen thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs John Jay offers:

• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students at CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice scored in a range of 850 - 1030 on the SAT. This school has an acceptance rate of 47 percent of which only 33 percent decided to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $6,000 and nonresidents pay $13,000 annually. Students at CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice may be eligible for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at John Jay through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to view more about CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice can check out their website at http://www.jjay.cuny.edu.

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

• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $101290

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $77960
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $67140

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