Corrections Corporal Career

*A job as a Corrections Corporal falls under the broader career category of Correctional Officers and Jailers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Correctional Officers and Jailers : Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.


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Correctional Officers and Jailer Career

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Required Education



High School Diploma usually needed for this career