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Most states only require a high school diploma or GED. A degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Sociology or Psychology would be very beneficial if you wanted to promote to the ranks of supervisors and administrators.

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you need to have a high education

Added: In most states you will need a minimum of a high school education, and in some jurisdictions it may be necessary to have at least a basic degree in a related career field (Criminal Justice - Social Work - Psychology - etc)

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