Basic Corrections Officer (BCO)

The Basic Corrections Officer (BCO) is the fastest growing job in the law enforcement field. If you become a corrections officer, your primary duty will be to guard and supervise prisoners confined to penal institutions. The basic role does not change from facility to facility, but your specific duties, will, depending on the size and type of institution. As a corrections officer, you might work in a small county or municipal jail where you will have a general range of duties, or you may work in a large state or federal prison with more specialized duties.

Special Function Officer (SFO) is a prerequisite for the Basic Corrections Officer (BCO). Cadets interested in the BCO program will need to provide a copy of an SFO certification and will be required to take the BCO Entrance exam.