Correction Officer Jobs in Gainesville, FL

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Juvenile Justice Detention Officer I - 80081288

State of Florida - Alachua, FL (16 miles from Gainesville, FL)

Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel....

3 days ago

Juvenile Justice Detention Officer I - 80080390

State of Florida - Gainesville, FL

Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel....

13 days ago

Juvenile Justice Detention Officer I - 80080390

State of Florida - Gainesville, FL (8 miles from Gainesville, FL)

Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel....

13 days ago

Detention Officer Recruit

Alachua County Sheriff - Gainesville, FL

Detention Officer Recruit Correctional Officer Alachua County Sheriff - Gainesville, Florida Sep 21, 2021 Request More Information Application Deadline: Nov 1, 2021 Salary Information Entry Level: $...

30+ days ago

Detention Officer Recruits

Alachua County Sheriffs Office - Gainesville, FL

Enforcement (FDLE) Corrections Basic Recruit courseMeet all standards required for employment at the Alachua County Sheriff's OfficeAttend academy/work shifts promptly on a continual basis*This section...

45+ days ago

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Demographic Data for Gainesville, FL

Moving to Gainesville, FL? Find some basic demographic data about Gainesville, FL below.

Median Age

Average HouseHold Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Gainesville, FL

Total Population

197,025

Number of Businesses

4,942

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Gainesville, FL

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

$39,299

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Gainesville, FL offer the following education background

High School or GED (29.4%)
Bachelor's Degree (27.9%)
Associate's Degree (17.1%)
Vocational Degree or Certification (12.7%)
Master's Degree (7.5%)
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 Gainesville, FL

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

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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