2. 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.

3. 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

4. Warden Career description:
oversee and organize activities of correctional officers and jailers
periodically count inmates

5. Warden Career description:
keep order, discipline and security by establishing and implementing rules, regulations, policies and laws
handle emergencies including escapes

6. Warden Education/training: Median salary:
college in a related field, such as criminal justice or management may be required
Median salary:
$55,030

7. 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

8. Jailer Career description:
search for weapons, drugs or valuables on prisoners, in cells and vehicles

9. Jailer Education/training: Median salary:
college in a related field such as criminal justice may be required
Median salary:
$38,990

10. Probation/Parole Officer
Career description:
offer social services to help rehabilitate law offenders
suggest actions for rehabilitation plans and treatments of offenders

11. Probation/Parole Officer
Career description:
keep case folder for each assigned inmate or offender
make reports to describe offenders' progress

12. 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

13. Corrections Educator Career description:
instruct courses in corrections, criminal justice and law enforcement administration
stay informed of developments in their field

14. 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

15. Corrections Educator Career description:
perform research and write papers
create classroom presentations

16. Corrections Educator Education/training: Median salary:
bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field such as education
Median salary:
$54,130

17. Case Manager Career description:
help in the rehabilitation process of institutionalized offenders
develop treatment plans for offenders

18. 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

19. 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

20. Substance Abuse/ Behavioral Disorder Counselor
Career description:
counsel individuals with alcohol or drug dependencies
advise individuals, families or groups and assist in prevention programs

21. 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

22. Substance Abuse/ Behavioral Disorder Counselor
Education/training:
bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field such as counseling
Median salary:
$38,560

23. 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?

24. 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.

25. Resources U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Washington, D.C.: Jist Works, 2013.

26. Acknowledgements
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