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Corrections Officers

Resources & Associations

For information on training, conferences, and membership, contact
American Correctional Association (ACA)
206 North Washington Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA, 22314-2528
Tel: (703) 224-0000
Fax: (703) 224-0010
https://www.aca.org

For information about education, certification, employment opportunities, or to read <em>American Jails </em>, visit this association's Web site
American Jail Association (AJA)
1135 Professional Boulevard
Hagerstown, MD, 21740-5853
Tel: (301) 790-3930
Fax: (301) 790-2941
http://www.americanjail.org

For information about training and careers, visit the APPA Web site.
American Probation and Parole Association (APPA)
701 East 22nd Street, Suite 110
Lombard, IL, 60148-5095
Tel: (859) 244-8203
https://www.appa-net.org

For information on entrance requirements, training, and career opportunities for corrections officers at the federal level, contact
Federal Bureau of Prisons
320 First Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20534-0002
Tel: (202) 307-3198
https://www.bop.gov/jobs

Visit this organization's Web site for resources, news, career information, and event listings.
The Corrections Connection
Tel: (617) 471-4445
http://www.corrections.com