Corrections Officers

Many officers take college courses in law enforcement or criminal justice to increase their chances of promotion. In some states, officers must serve two years in each position before they can be considered for a promotion.

With additional education and training, experienced officers can also be promoted to supervisory or administrative positions such as head corrections officer, assistant warden, or prison director. Officers who want to continue to work directly with offenders can move into various other positions. For example, probation and parole officers monitor and counsel offenders, process their release from prison, and evaluate their progress in becoming productive members of society. Recreation leaders organize and instruct offenders in sports, games, and arts and crafts.