NCJ Number
141279
Journal
Corrections Today Volume: 55 Issue: 1 Dated: (February 1993) Pages: 36-40
Date Published
1993
Length
5 pages
Annotation
After discussing some general principles for advancement in a corrections career, this article provides information on jobs in corrections, correctional education programs, financial aid for continuing education, alternative ways to earn credits, and women in corrections careers.
Abstract
Some general principles for advancement in a corrections career are advanced education, with a bachelor's degree at a minimum, along with continuing education while on the job; the development of diverse skills and knowledge; guidance from an experienced mentor while on the job; and the development of an early and persistent record of high performance in the pursuit of career goals. One section of this article briefly describes a number of common jobs in corrections: budget administrator, chaplain, computer specialist, correctional institution administrator, correctional officer, employee development specialist, facility manager, financial manager, food service manager, health system administrator, industrial specialist, juvenile care worker, medical officer, ombudsman, psychologist, personnel manager, probation/parole officer, recreation specialist, safety manager, teacher, and training instructor. An annotated list of guides and directories encompasses alternative educational programs, 2-year and 4- year programs, and graduate degrees. Some of the scholarships available for criminal justice students and continuing education are also described, along with alternative ways to earn credits (correspondence courses, equivalency examinations, and professional development seminars). A section considers policies and strategies for the employment and career advancement of women in corrections.