You get a masters degree after you get a job in your chosen field, otherwise, you may price yourself out of the market. Employers who require degrees can hire entry level employees with a bachelors for less money, if they pay a bonus for higher degrees. airbob61@verizon.net Â· 8 years ago.
As of 2011, the highest-paying state for corrections officers was New Jersey, where the average salary was $69,840 a year. California ranked second at $66,540, followed by Massachusetts at $57,450, New York at $56,900 and Alaska at $55,380.
(See âRikers Island Correctional Officerâ for training details.). The entry-level annual salary of NYC correction officers is $37,579 with regular raises up to $76,488 after five years. A longevity bonus of up to $7,365 is awarded at 20 years.equirements for New York City correction officer jobs are as follows: 1  U.S citizen at least 21 years old. 2  Valid New York driverâs license. 3  Permanent resident of NYC or approved surrounding counties like Nassau, Putnam or Rockland.