Certificate
Criminal Justice: Correctional Officer
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
Median earnings
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Cost
$2,319
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Completion
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The Criminal Justice curriculum contains a broad range of courses design to equip jailers and guards with the knowledge and understanding of inmate processing, maintaining order in the jail and invoking disciplinary measures when necessary. In addition, a jailer may also perform cell searches for drugs and other contraband, inspect the facility for cleanliness and stand guard during exercise periods.