Can I Become a Correctional Officer with a GED?
Asked by BabyKakes
Im a high school student right now but i don't think ima be able to graduate so I wanted to dropout and get my GED.I want to be a probation officer or correctional officer.

Best Answer:
I can't say for sure, but in the state of Wisconsin you only need a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to qualify. There are background checks as well and you need to pass a civil service test. You need to pass an academy(training program), but then you are able to work in the prison system. You are eligible to promote to sergeant, lieutenant or captain at any time(even when on probation).

CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS -- Most institutions require correctional officers to be at least 18 to 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen; have a high school education or its equivalent; demonstrate job stability, usually by accumulating 2 years of work experience; and have no felony convictions. Promotion prospects may be enhanced by obtaining a postsecondary education. The Federal Bureau of Prisons requires entry-level correctional officers to have at least a bachelor�s degree; or 3 years of full-time experience in a field providing counseling, assistance, or supervision to individuals; or a combination of these two requirements. PROBATION OFFICERS -- Background qualifications for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists vary by State, but a bachelor�s degree in social work, criminal justice, or a related field is usually required. Some employers require previous experience or a master�s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or a related field. Applicants usually are administered written, oral, psychological, and physical examinations. Most probation officers and some correctional treatment specialists are required to complete a training program sponsored by their State government or the Federal Government, after which a certification test may be required.
Answered by stevie