Correctional Officer (CO)

The job of a correctional officer, aka prison guard, is quite similar to that of a cop, but in many ways, the job can be far more dangerous. You see, while a police officer may at any point of time face a dangerous criminal on duty, correctional officers exclusively face criminals during every workday and some of them are extremely dangerous. If you feel like you are up to the task both physically and mentally, you can become a correctional officer with a criminology degree. On an average, COs get paid about CA$65,000 – 75,000 per year on average. Depending on which province you are applying in, Jailer Certifications may or may not be preferred.