Start a career keeping your community safe and secure. Become a respected correctional officer in only 7 months!

As a correctional officer, you take on an integral role supervising inmates in jails and juvenile-detention facilities. Correctional Officers maintain security and inmate accountability to prevent disturbances, assaults, or escapes.

Our next term begins March 15th. Because of the huge demand for Correctional Officers, the college is now offering convenient day and evening classes! Day and evening courses offer flexibility for your busy lifestyle. Call today to find out more about this exciting, stable, and growing field.

Correctional Officer Career Opportunities: New Officers in Demand

While many industries are being downsized, the demand for Correctional Officers continues to rise. In fact, Oregon’s counties are constructing new jails at an unprecedented rate.

Oregon along is currently funded to construct more than $1 billion worth of new facilities for 14,000 inmates, and the state is budgeted for 900 new correctional officers, as well as 240 new county correctional officers.

Correctional Officers in Oregon make $2,549-$3,500 per month, in additional to generous health and retirement benefits.

Correctional Officer career opportunities include:

Correctional Officer Program: Get the skills and confidence you need to launch a successful career in Corrections

The Correctional Officer Program is designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the job at an exceptional level, and takes just seven months to complete!

This course, developed within accordance to the guidelines of the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST), surpasses certification requirements of city, county and state correctional officers. It also exceeds the standards set by the American Correctional Association.
Beyond required correctional skills, the Correctional Officer Program provides you development of basic human strengths including: self-confidence, speaking abilities, reliability, teamwork, physical development, career development and self-promotion.
Small class sizes offer one-on-one attention, ensuring you get all the guidance you need to launch your new career in the shortest time possible. Successful Sumner College graduates enter the Corrections field with confidence and practical experience after training in our hands-on learning environment.

Career Placement

You`ll have a leg-up on the job-hunting competition and will land a rewarding new position sooner with help from the dedicated Sumner College Career Placement Team. Sumner College provides you comprehensive career placement strategies and assistance to fast-track your career. Guidance is provided from day one to help you identify your strengths and overcome barriers. You receive professional training on everything from resume and cover letter writing to employer research to interview skills and techniques.

Is a Rewarding Career as a Correctional Officer Right for You?

To find what career is right for you and get specific information on our programs, schedule a FREE appointment with a friendly and knowledgeable Sumner College Admissions Representative today. You’ll be provided an opportunity to discuss your career plans, tour our campus and observe live classes. Your Admissions Representative can also schedule a time for you to meet with someone from our financial aid office to discuss the financial aid options that will work best for you.

You can either use the online request form or call us at 503-223-5100 to arrange a visit. Appointments are available day and evening, Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 am to 4 p.m. on Fridays.