Corrections Officer | Barton Community College

What are the Opportunities?

Training and education to prepare students to serve as correctional facility staff
Opportunity to serve an industry that rehabilitates and assists with public safety
Associate of Applied Science degree
Program driven by the Kansas Department of Corrections; curriculum developed by advisory board members representing the corrections industry
Program suitable for current correctional employees as well as individuals interested in joining the corrections industry team
Program credits available with Kansas Department of Corrections Basic 200 hour training
Individuals must be 18 to become a corrections officer, but students can start the coursework before that age
Completion of the program can lead to promotion within the corrections system

Why Barton?

Occupational Outlook

Employment growth is expected to be faster than the average for all occupations, and job opportunities are expected to be excellent
Median annual earnings of correctional officers and jailers were $35,760 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $28,320 and $46,500
Median annual earnings in the public sector were $47,750 in the Federal Government, $36,140 in State government, and $34,820 in local government.

Source: Kansas Career Pipeline

2018-2020 Curriculum Guides: Students who enrolled in their program prior to Fall 2020 should use should use the following Curriculum Guide.

Certificate Degree
2018-2020 Corrections (17 credit hours)

Associate in Applied Science
2018-2020 Corrections (68 credit hours)

2020-2022 Curriculum Guides: Newly admitted or returning re-admitted students for Fall 2020 or later should use the following Curriculum Guide.

Certificate Degree
2020-2022 Corrections (17 credit hours)

Associate in Applied Science
2020-2022 Corrections (68 credit hours)