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Introduction The
corrections profession offers many entry-level job opportunities for people
looking for challenging work in a wide variety of very diverse working
environments. Careers in corrections are available at both the local
and state level.
Every county in California operates a county
jail which employs correctional officers to supervise inmates and to operate
the jail facility. Counties also operate a juvenile correctional
facility and a probation department that is responsible for supervising both
juvenile and adults who are put on probation by the courts. Some of
the careers available at counties throughout California include:
- Correctional Officer - works in an adult
county jail facility
- Juvenile Correctional Officer/Juvenile
Probation - works at a juvenile hall
- Adult Probation Officer - supervises
adults who are put on probation
- Juvenile Probation Officer - supervises
juveniles who are on probation or in custody
Every employing county has its own set of
requirements for hiring people to fill these jobs, but in all cases, people
hired for these jobs need to complete a core course certified by the State
of California. Our Corrections Program offers the certified training
required by the State of California to students who are already hired as
well as for those students seeking a career in local corrections. Use
the links below to find out more specific information about these courses
and when they are offered.
This video shows a little of what students who enroll in
he Adult Corrections Core Course can expect.
The California Department of Corrections and
Rehabilitation (CDCR) is the agency responsible for overseeing corrections
at the state level in California. CDCR operates the state's massive
prison system and has historically provided the required basic training at
its own academy. More recently, Napa Valley College was chosen to
pilot its own 14-week basic correctional officer academy. We
anticipate this program continuing at some time in the future. Use the
links below to find out more about a career as a State Correctional Officer.
Check back to this web page for more
information about the future of the State Correctional Officer Basic Academy
at Napa Valley College.
How To Enroll
STEP 1:
Download a course flier for the program you are interested in using the
links above and review the course details and requirements
carefully.
STEP 2: If you have not a
student at Napa Valley College or have not taken classes at the college in
the last three years, complete the online
Application for Admissions. This must be completed before registering.
STEP 3: Register for the course in
person at the Criminal Justice Training Center at Napa Valley College.
Bring a check, money order, cash, or credit card to pay for the tuition in
full at the time of registration.
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