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Juvenile Justice Detention Officer I - 80037036
State of Florida - Pensacola, FL
Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel....
2 days ago
Juvenile Justice Detention Officer I - 80081288
State of Florida - Fort Myers, FL
Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel....
2 days ago
Juvenile Justice Detention Officer I - 80080541
State of Florida - Crestview, FL
Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel....
21 hours ago
Correctional Officer Sergeant - 70046501
State of Florida - Crawfordville, FL
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This Correctional Officer Sergeant position is located at Wakulla Correctional Institution....
15 hours ago
Correctional Officer Sergeant - 70047018
State of Florida - Cross City, FL
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This Correctional Officer Sergeant position is located at Cross City Correctional Institution....
2 days ago
Fdc-Senior Classification Officer - Correctional Institution
Malone, FL
Job Information MyFlorida FDC-SENIOR CLASSIFICATION OFFICER-70028413 - JACKSON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION, MALONE, FL in MALONE, Florida FDC-SENIOR CLASSIFICATION OFFICER-70028413 - JACKSON...
1 day ago
Correctional Officer Captain
Bonifay, FL
Also plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of all Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to a shift....
1 day ago
Juvenile Justice Detention Officer I - 80080541
State of Florida - Crestview, FL
Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel....
1 day ago
Juvenile Justice Detention Officer I - 80004303
State of Florida - Mangonia Park, FL
Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel....
2 days ago
Correctional Officer Captain - 70032615
State of Florida - Milton, FL
Also plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of all Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to a shift....
2 days ago
Juvenile Justice Detention Officer I
Fort Pierce, FL
Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel....
2 days ago
Juvenile Justice Detention Officer I
Daytona Beach, FL
Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel....
1 day ago
Correctional Officer (PRN)
CoreCivic - Lecanto, FL
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...
2 days ago
Correctional Officer Sergeant - 70032532
State of Florida - Miami, FL
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This Correctional Officer Sergeant position is located at Everglades Correctional Institution....
1 day ago
Correctional Officer Sergeant - 70029146
State of Florida - Mayo, FL
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This Correctional Officer Sergeant position is located at Mayo Correctional Institution....
1 day ago

Demographic Data for Florida

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Florida

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

$43,844

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Florida 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 Florida
  • None (78.7%)
  • 1-2 years (14.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (6.8%)

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