Consider Specializing In Corrections With Your Criminal Justice Degree

American prisons have been dealing with overcrowding for decades, requiring highly-trained and educated corrections officers to help maintain order. According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, opportunities for correctional officers are expected to increase by 9 percent between 2008 and 2018. These specialized officers oversee arrested suspects awaiting trial along with convicted criminals who have been sentenced to serve time in a local, state, or federal prison. While they are afforded no law enforcement duties outside of prisons, correctional officers must maintain inmate populations to ensure there are no major disturbances, attacks, or plans to escape. These duties can also include inspecting prisoners' cells, overseeing recreational activities or work stations, confiscating contraband, and enforcing inmate rules. Students interested in working within the correctional system should consider specialization when pursuing a Criminal Justice degree. Here are some of the details of working as a correctional officer.

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