Objectives To gain a basic understanding of the Correction Services Pathway. To discover career options available within the Correction Services Pathway. To explore the working environment, educational requirements, skills needed and salary of careers available within the Correction Services Pathway.
Careers focus on the oversight and rehabilitation of inmates Pathway Overview Careers focus on the oversight and rehabilitation of inmates Duties may include: managing an institution overseeing prisoner activity educating inmates counseling inmates
Warden Career description: oversee and organize activities of correctional officers and jailers periodically count inmates
Warden Career description: keep order, discipline and security by establishing and implementing rules, regulations, policies and laws handle emergencies including escapes
Warden Education/training: Median salary: college in a related field, such as criminal justice or management may be required Median salary: $55,030
Jailer Career description: oversee inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions guard prisoners moving from jail, courtroom, prison or other places oversee conduct of prisoners inspect jailing facilities
Jailer Career description: search for weapons, drugs or valuables on prisoners, in cells and vehicles
Jailer Education/training: Median salary: college in a related field such as criminal justice may be required Median salary: $38,990
Probation/Parole Officer Career description: offer social services to help rehabilitate law offenders suggest actions for rehabilitation plans and treatments of offenders
Probation/Parole Officer Career description: keep case folder for each assigned inmate or offender make reports to describe offenders' progress
Probation/Parole Officer Education/training: bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, criminal justice or a related field completion of training program and certification may be required Median salary: $47,840
Corrections Educator Career description: instruct courses in corrections, criminal justice and law enforcement administration stay informed of developments in their field
Corrections Educator Career description: assess and grade students' work give lectures to students on criminal law, defensive policing and investigation techniques develop courses and curriculum
Corrections Educator Career description: perform research and write papers create classroom presentations
Corrections Educator Education/training: Median salary: bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field such as education Median salary: $54,130
Case Manager Career description: help in the rehabilitation process of institutionalized offenders develop treatment plans for offenders
Case Manager Career description: prepare written reports regarding treatment plans of offenders and the effectiveness of rehabilitation meet with inmates to discuss goals and progress
Case Manager Education/training: Median salary: bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field such as criminal justice, psychology or counseling Median salary: $40,680
Substance Abuse/ Behavioral Disorder Counselor Career description: counsel individuals with alcohol or drug dependencies advise individuals, families or groups and assist in prevention programs
Substance Abuse/ Behavioral Disorder Counselor Career description: keep accurate records and reports of patients' histories, progress, services received and more create treatment plans based on research, clinical experience and client histories
Substance Abuse/ Behavioral Disorder Counselor Education/training: bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field such as counseling Median salary: $38,560
Discussion Questions Describe the Correction Services Pathway and the careers available within the pathway. What education and training requirements are needed for most careers in this pathway? What are the working conditions for most careers in this pathway?
Discussion Questions Describe the average earnings of some careers in this pathway and why they differ from other careers. List three character traits you possess which would make you successful in a career in this pathway.
Resources U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Washington, D.C.: Jist Works, 2013. http://online.onetcenter.org/
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