Those who work in the field of corrections maintain order among the inmates in prisons and detention facilities. Corrections officers usually obtain a high school diploma, and may need to complete some college coursework; however, corrections workers receive much of their training on the job. Corrections officers are usually employed by the federal or state government, and must have a background that is free of felony convictions. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for corrections officers are expected to increase by 16 percent by the year 2016.
*Law enforcement agencies may require additional training.