An associate degree, clinical training and successful completion of a national examination are the common minimum educational requirements to employment. (learnhowtobecome.org)
A high school diploma is the standard minimum educational requirement. (careertrend.com)
For those not currently working in the field, an associate degree can either meet minimum educational requirements for correctional officer applicants (assuming an associate degree is required) or provide an education to help individuals succeed in their future correctional officer career. (learnhowtobecome.org)