Criminal Justice Corrections - Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Criminal Justice Corrections from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a Campus Associate Criminal Justice degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Criminal Justice ? Corrections students relate theory to current practice trends, problems, and issues and also study correctional counseling, sociology, and security. Employment Potential A graduate of the program will have the potential for employment in the following areas: Correctional Officer: monitors, supervises, and informally counsels inmates under his/her control; works cooperatively with other correctional staff; maintains order within the facility; enforces rules and regulations; searches inmates for contraband items such as weapons or drugs; transports inmates; mediates disputes between inmates; enforces discipline; and reports verbally and in writing about inmate conduct and the quality and quantity of work done by inmates. Youth Care Worker: monitors the whereabouts and activities of clients under his/her responsibility, informally counsels, and guides proper personality development of clients. Detention Worker: oversees and monitors juveniles within a secure detention facility, maintains order within the setting, cooperates with staff and law enforcement personnel, is responsible for oral and written communications with a variety of agencies, and is knowledgeable about federal and state laws concerning juvenile rights. Students Seeking Certification as an Officer Can Also: Apply principles of subject control. Implement jail fire safety. Students Seeking a Certificate in Community Corrections Can Also: Understand substance abuse. Compare numerous theories of offender treatment. Demonstrate methods of computer crime investigation. Understand the basics of Workplace Spanish. Students Seeking a Certificate in Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Can Also: Identify and explain common purposes of group counseling. Plan and carry out a purposeful counseling group activity. Explore the personal and professional characteristics of the counselor. With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find other opportunities for employment. Adult/Juvenile Administrator Institutional Case Worker/Social Worker Probation/Parole Agent Youth Counselor/Case Aide Youth Detention Home Supervisor View more details on Northeast Wisconsin Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Criminal Justice courses.