Certification/Licenses

Not applicable for this program. However, students are encouraged to explore information on entrance requirements, training, and career opportunities for correctional officers at the Federal level from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Internet: http://www.bop.gov. Information on locating and applying for job opportunities can be accessed through the Internet at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov or through an interactive voice response telephone system at (703) 724-1850 or TDD (978) 461-8404. To obtain general information regarding sheriffs’ and to learn more about the National Sheriffs’ Association scholarship, contact: National Sheriffs’ Association, 1450 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Internet: http://www.sheriffs.org.

To find Federal, State, and local law enforcement job fairs and other recruiting events across the country, contact: National Law Enforcement Recruiters Association, 2045 15th St. North, Suite 210, Arlington, VA 22201. Internet: http://www.nlera.org.