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Associate of Science Corrections
Overview
The Corrections Specialty helps prepare students for careers in Corrections or related fields. Additionally the program is a solid foundation for further study in criminal justice and the social sciences. Students in this specialty complete a Corrections core consisting of the following classes: Correctional Institutions, Probation and Parole, Correctional Process, Correctional Casework and Correctional Administration.
Careers in corrections are expected to grow. As in most criminal justice fields applicants for Corrections positions must pass a rigorous background investigation, be in good physical health and good physical shape.
Specific Work Activities
Specific work activities vary greatly depending on both the job and setting. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics' website offers a detailed discussion of the various Corrections Careers.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/
Corrections Officer -- http://www.bls.gov/oco/content/ocos156.stm
Community Corrections -- http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos265.htm
Correctional Treatment Specialist -- http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos265.htm
Social and Human Services Assistants -- http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos059.htm
Job offerings in the Klamath Basin
The Klamath County Jail is staffed and operated by the Klamath County Sheriffs Office. Corrections Deputies start at $16.34 per hour there are opportunities for promotion and advancement. Selection for these positions are highly competitive. When available, applications can be found at: http://www.co.klamath.or.us/
Currently, the State of Oregon continues to recruit for a variety of positions at the Lakeview prison. For information about the many careers there please go to the following site: http://www.oregonjobs.org/
Major Employers
Klamath County Sheriffs Office
Klamath and Lake County Community Corrections
Program Course Requirements for AA degree
Program Course Requirements for Certificate
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