Career and School Info for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Alabama

Schools Concentrating On Correctional Officers And Jailers

• Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at John C Calhoun State Community College, Jefferson State Community College, Chattahoochee Valley Community College, and Enterprise-Ozark Community College.

Fastest Response From Schools

• Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.

Student Body

• Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider UAB.
• Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Wallace Community College Dothan, NWSCC, Wallace State Selma, and Chattahoochee Valley Community College.
• Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Wallace Community College Dothan, John C Calhoun State Community College, and Lawson State Community College.

School Setting

• Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Enterprise-Ozark Community College, Wallace Community College Dothan, and Wallace State.
• Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of UAB, Wallace State, Lawson State Community College, and NWSCC.

Excellence

• SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at UAB.
• Class Size: For small class sizes, look at UAB.

Working as a Correctional Officer or Jailer in Alabama

Correctional officers and jailers are responsible for supervising and managing convicted and suspected criminals who are incarcerated in jails, prisons, and reformatories. They are responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations of the institutions, and are also required to report rule violations, disturbances and security breaches. Their responsibilities also include assisting local law enforcement to investigate escapes and search for escapees. Read a detailed Correctional Officer or Jailer job description and schools overview.

The Alabama Council on Crime and Delinquency provides information regarding new developments and training opportunities in the field.

State Requirements

The State of Alabama does not regulate the practices of correctional officers and jailers. However, candidates need to meet the following criteria in order to find employment:

For employment in Federal, State, or local departments, candidates may, in addition to the above, be required to have a bachelor's degree and full-time work experience in a related field.