About
The Criminal Justice curriculum contains a broad range of courses design to equip jailers and guards with the knowledge and understanding of inmate processing, maintaining order in the jail and invoking disciplinary measures when necessary. In addition, a jailer may also perform cell searches for drugs and other contraband, inspect the facility for cleanliness and stand guard during exercise periods. This training program, which may be completed over two trimesters, provides jailers and guards with knowledge of emergency procedures, mental health and first aid, defensive tactics and use of force, ethics and legal issues, investigations, and personal development, among other items.
Overview
Information | Detail |
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Time Commitment | Full Time |
Typical Program Length | 8 Months |
Clock Hours | 864 |
Class Type | Day |
Credentials | Certificate, Diploma |
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Program Credentials
Campus Locations
1405 Madison St.
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Job Duties
Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.
Job Outlook
Bright Outlook: Yes
Currently employed in the area: 9,000
Current job openings per year: 820