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DETENTION OFFICER - ADULT - CERTIFICATE

Meridian Community College - Meridian

910 Highway 19 North, Meridian, MS, 39307

About This Program

Adult Detention Officer Training---This 96 hour course is designed to train detention officers in security record keeping behavioral management safety and program implementation.*This course is limited by law to detention officers only.

Credential

Certification from the State of Mississippi Board .

Field of Study

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Related Occupation

Correctional Officers and Jailers

Protective service workers maintain public safety through law enforcement, firefighting, corrections, and security. They respond to emergencies, enforce laws, and protect people and property.

Typical Wages in Mississippi

$36,710/yr

$17.65/hr median

2024 data · O*NET via CareerOneStop (DOL/ETA & Minnesota DEED)

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Contact & Location

Location

910 Highway 19 North, Meridian, MS, 39307

Program Details

Format

This program provides in-person instruction only.

Tuition Cost

$700

WIOA Eligible

Length (Weeks)

5

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This program is on Mississippi's approved training list for federal WIOA funds. American Job Centers can help you figure out — for free — whether you qualify. Eligible adults, young adults, and displaced workers can sometimes attend with little or no out-of-pocket cost.

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