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Contact Information:

David Miller
Administrator of Justice Programs Coordinator
(620) 792-9244
millerd@bartonccc.edu

or


Jane Howard
Executive Director of Business, Technology & Community Education
(620) 792-9208
howardj@bartonccc.edu

 

JOB OPENING
Corrections Officer I
Ellsworth Correctional Facility

 

 

Corrections Administrator

Corrections Facility

 

Corrections


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?

  • Barton offers the first and only Corrections program in Kansas
  • Classes delivered via ITV at Ellsworth Correctional and Larned Mental Health Correctional Facilities
  • Dedicated advisement assists students in achieving their learning goals
  • Industry selected faculty members


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

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