Correction Officer Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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California State University - San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)

Knowledge of or the ability to learn to use, applicable public safety related equipment and systems. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports. Strong written and oral communication skills....

4 days ago

Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet - Unclassified

County of Santa Clara - Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)

Must be able to pass a complete background investigation including fingerprints and a search of local, state and national files for criminal history....

6 days ago

Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet - Unclassified

County of Santa Clara - San Jose, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)

Must be able to pass a complete background investigation including fingerprints and a search of local, state and national files for criminal history....

8 days ago

Sheriff's Corrections Officer

Santa Cruz County, CA - Santa Cruz, CA

Any termination from a sworn position at a law enforcement agency. Failing a law enforcement academy within the last three years....

30+ days ago

Detention Officer - Flex

G4S - San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)

enforcement officer Six (6) months of experience as a security officer engaged in functions related to detaining civil or administrative detainees One (1) year of general experience that demonstrates...

60+ days ago

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Demographic Data for Santa Cruz, CA

Moving to Santa Cruz, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Santa Cruz, CA below.

Median Age

Average HouseHold Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Santa Cruz, CA

Total Population

97,900

Number of Businesses

2,920

City Size

Medium/Lg

Correction Officer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

This is the average annual salary for Correction Officer jobs in Santa Cruz, CA as reported by the BLS.

$76,154

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Santa Cruz, CA offer the following education background

High School or GED (30.0%)
Bachelor's Degree (27.4%)
Associate's Degree (16.9%)
Vocational or Certification (12.8%)
Master's Degree (7.4%)
Some College (3.4%)
Some High School (1.3%)
Doctorate Degree (0.8%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Santa Cruz, CA

None (78.7%)
1-2 years (14.6%)
Less than 1 year (6.8%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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