Certified Corrections Officers /Adult

Median Annual Income

$61,800

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.

Median Annual Income

$70,530

Projected Job Growth

-2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

Median Annual Income

$101,750

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Median Annual Income

$54,580

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.

Median Annual Income

$53,040

Projected Job Growth

-1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Maintain order in courts of law.

Median Annual Income

$91,100

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

Median Annual Income

$72,280

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.

Median Annual Income

$72,250

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.

Median Annual Income

$37,070

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.

Median Annual Income

$37,950

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Education

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Coordinate activities in resident facilities in secondary school and college dormitories, group homes, or similar establishments. Order supplies and determine need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May assist residents with problem solving or refer them to counseling resources.