Correction Officer Jobs in Colorado

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Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System - Littleton, CO

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3 days ago

Correctional Officer Correctional Counselor

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System - Littleton, CO

We protect public safety by ensuring federal offenders serve their sentences of imprisonment in facilities that are safe, humane, and provide reentry programming....

3 days ago

Community Service Officer II

City of Colorado Springs - Colorado Springs, CO

perform: Respond to low priority calls; investigate and interview victims Collect and process physical evidence; prepare evidence reports Investigate fraudulent transactions Obtain and process found firearms...

9 days ago

Dispatch/Detention Officer

Rio Grande County Commissioners - Del Norte, CO

Job Information RIO GRANDE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Dispatch/Detention Officer in DEL NORTE, Colorado JOB TITLE: Dispatch/Detention OfficerMUSTS: Pass background check. Pass 5 panel drug test,...

9 days ago

Correctional Officer

CoreCivic - Las Animas, CO

Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...

14 days ago

Senior Correctional Officer

CoreCivic - Las Animas, CO

Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, secured corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...

16 days ago

Cdoc Correctional Officer Apprentice

Denver, CO

Successful completion of a background investigation is required....

22 days ago

Detention Officer

Teller County Government - Cripple Creek, CO

Job Information Teller County Government Detention Officer in Cripple Creek, Colorado Teller County is accepting applications for a Detention Officer. Responsiblefor performing duties related to...

23 days ago

Dispatcher/Jailor

Crowley County Sheriff Office - Crowley, CO

Prefer correctional officerexperience but not required. Must have computer literacy and typing skills fordata entry.SKILLS: Computer and Data EntryDUTIES: Dispatch emergency services....

24 days ago

Detention Officer

Logan County Sheriffs Office - Sterling, CO

Job Information LOGAN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE DETENTION OFFICER in STERLING, Colorado POSITION: Detention OfficerREQUIREMENTS:-Must be 21 years of age-Must have a High Diploma or GED degree-Must...

25 days ago

Correctional Deputy

Pueblo County Sheriff Dept. - Pueblo, CO

Prior to employment, candidates will complete a background investigation, polygraph examination, physical examination, and drug screen....

27 days ago

Correctional Officer

Pueblo County Sheriff Dept. - Pueblo, CO

Prior to employment, candidates will complete a background investigation, polygraph examination, physical examination, and drug screen....

27 days ago

Detention Officer

City of Aurora, CO - Aurora, CO

Experience: At least 1 year of directly related experience; corrections/law enforcement experience....

28 days ago

Detention Officer

Pueblo County - Pueblo, CO

Ability to load and unload and qualify with duty sidearm, shotgun, taser and other specialized law enforcement equipment....

29 days ago

Cdoc Correctional Officer I

Colorado Department Of Corrections - Sterling, CO

Job Information Colorado Department Of Corrections CDOC Correctional Officer I in Sterling, Colorado Applications are being accepted for facilities located in Denver, CanonCity, Sterling, Trinidad,...

30+ days ago

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Demographic Data for Colorado

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Average HouseHold Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Colorado

Total Population

5,029,374

Number of Businesses

164,526

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Colorado

This is the average annual salary for Correction Officer jobs in Colorado as reported by the BLS.

$51,126

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Colorado offer the following education background

High School or GED (29.3%)
Bachelor's Degree (28.0%)
Associate's Degree (17.1%)
Vocational Degree or Certification (12.7%)
Master's Degree (7.4%)
Some College (3.3%)
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 Colorado

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

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