Because of age requirements and the nature of the work, there are no opportunities for high school students to gain actual experience while still in school. Where the minimum age requirement is 21, prospective corrections officers may prepare for employment by taking college courses in criminal justice or police science. Enrollment in a two- or four-year college degree program in a related field is encouraged. Many online services also have forums for corrections officers and other public safety employees, and these may provide opportunities to read about and communicate with people active in this career.
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- Border Patrol Agents
- Bounty Hunters
- Court Interpreters and Translators
- Court Reporters
- Crime Analysts
- Criminal Lawyers
- Customs Officials
- Deputy U.S. Marshals
- Detectives
- Directors of Security
- Emergency Management Directors
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- Emergency Services Dispatchers
- FBI Agents
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- Fire Protection Engineers
- Fire Safety Directors
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- Forensic Experts
- Forensic Meteorologists
- Forest Fire Prevention Specialists
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- Genetic Genealogists
- Intelligence Officers
- Judges
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- Process Servers
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