Question about becoming a Correctional Officer.
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8/9/2008 11:39 AM
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chrisg1201
Join Date: August 2008
Posts: 1
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Question about becoming a Correctional Officer.
Hello to all,
I dont know if im posting this in the right section,but im going to try anyways. Okay my question is, How do i become a Correctional Officer? I have a misdemeanor, class b i think and im trying get that expunged,and also i have no GED. Would that stop me from getting in ther? And What can i do to make my self look better and also my application? like can i volunteer somewher or get certified for something? Please any information would be helpful.
Thanks
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8/10/2008 8:50 PM
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Steve Rothstein
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 275
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RE: Question about becoming a Correctional Officer.
Chris,
The requirements and process will differ between the various states and even the departments.
When you say correctional officer, have you considered the level you want to work at? You have federal, state, county, and in some areas even municipal prisons or jails. In addition, there are the private contract jails.
As for improving your chances, there is one thing that almost always works - education. The better educated you are (ged, diploma, college, etc.), the better your chances. From the way you wrote that you have no GED, I am assuming you dropped out of high school and do not have either a diploma or a GED. I strongly suggest going back to school and then starting college. It will strongly enhance your chances for almost any job you want.
As for the misdemeanor, you need to check the state requirements for licensing. Some will allow that level of criminal history and some will not.
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