Applicants seeking to become a Cook County Correctional Officer in Chicago need to first get into contact with the Cook County Sheriff’s Officer to apply for open positions. The Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC) operates one of the largest, single-site county pre-detention centers in the United States at approximately 96 acres. To be considered […]
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How to Become a Correctional Officer in New York City
To become a correction officer in New York City, you must meet all of the minimum requirements for the position you’ve applied for and also successfully pass the City of New York’s DOC exam for correction officers. The requirements are: Be 17 ½ years old by the last date of the application period in order […]
How To Become A Correctional Officer
Now that you’ve looked at all the options, you’ve talked to family and friends, and now you are sure you’ve made the right decision on your new career choice, you want to be a correctional officer. So where do you start? The is an endless amount of information on the web on how Well this […]
How To Write A Resume For A Correctional Officer Job With No Experience
Don’t allow a lack of law enforcement experience or any type of work experience for that matter to keep you from applying for correctional officer jobs that you are looking for today. There can be many factors to account for you resume work history and experience looking a bit on the slim side whether its […]
Correctional Officer Requirements for Canada
The Correctional Service of Canada currently is seeking to fill several correctional officer positions in various locations throughout Canada with a salary ranging from $52,000 to above $60,000. Correctional Service Canada (CSC) maintains 57 institutional facilities with security classifications ranging from Minimum to Maximum and employs corrections officers in correctional institutions, parole offices, and halfway […]
Will You Need College Classes to Become a Corrections Officer?
Most people that consider becoming a correction officer often wonder what type of educational requirements are necessary before they can begin their career in corrections. Generally, the only education required to become a corrections officer is that you have a high school diploma or a GED, although continuing your education in subjects related to criminal […]
Could Your Past Keep You From Becoming a Corrections Officer?
Many people who are interested in becoming a corrections officer oftentimes begin to think about the hiring process and its related details. Maybe you’ve been in this situation recently. Maybe thinking about what questions will be on the job application, what questions will be asked during a phone interview, and more importantly, what would be […]
Correctional Officer Requirements for the District of Columbia
How to Become a Correctional Officer in Washington D.C. One of the most overlooks locations for searching for a job in corrections would be the District of Columbia, better known as Washington D.C. This can be an especially outstanding opportunity for people who are on the east coast of the United States, in and around […]
Self-Defense Training for Correctional Officers
As you go through your training to become a correctional officer, working to improve the basic skills and techniques required to be the best you can be, there is one thing that you might also want to consider improving upon that will not only make you a better overall correctional officer by learning new and […]
What Are The Traits of a Great Correctional Officer?
There are a number of especially important skills that all correctional officers should possess in order to be successful. The most essential skill that comes to play every day in the life of a corrections officer is interacting with people. Whether it’s the fellow members of your staff or the prison inmates and detainees that […]