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
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
Length (Weeks)
5
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Step 1
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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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Contact Meridian Community College - Meridian to ask about enrollment, prerequisites, and the next class start date.
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