Overview
Corrections and Detention Specialist are primarily responsible for day-to-day operations in a military confinement/correctional facility or detention/internment facility.
Job duties
- Supervise confinement and detention operations
- Provide external security to facilities
- Provide counseling/guidance to individual prisoners within a rehabilitative program
- Manage and maintain prisoners/internees and their programs
Training
Job training for a Corrections and Detention Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field. Some of the skills you'll learn are: Military laws and jurisdictions Self-defense and use of firearms Interpersonal communications skills Search/restraint and custody/control procedures
Required ASVAB score
Skilled Technical (ST): 95 Learn more about the ASVAB .
Helpful skills
- Interest in law enforcement
- Physical and mental fitness
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Ability to remain calm under heavy duress
Civilian career relevance
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with federal, state and local law enforcement.
Recruiter verification required. North Dakota availability, qualifications, training length, incentives and service terms can change.
Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2023-07-21