What is a senior corrections officer and how to become one

Key steps to become a senior corrections officer

1. Explore senior corrections officer education requirements

   Most common senior corrections officer degrees

   Bachelor's

   34.8 %

   Associate

   26.3 %

   High School Diploma

   25.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific senior corrections officer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Public Safety	16.33%
   Patrol	14.45%
   Criminal Justice	7.66%
   Correctional Facility	6.72%
   Emergency Situations	5.54%

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3. Complete relevant senior corrections officer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New senior corrections officers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a senior corrections officer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real senior corrections officer resumes.

4. Research senior corrections officer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage behavior modification and offender restoration rehabilitation.
   • Provide first aid and CPR as needed, within the scope of receive training.
   • Arm perimeter surveillance and patrol facility.
   • Maintain a continuing responsibility in direct regards to foot patrol of the designated facility which require security.

5. Get senior corrections officer experience

6. Prepare your senior corrections officer resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your senior corrections officer resume.

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7. Apply for senior corrections officer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a senior corrections officer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams