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Correction Officer Jobs in Columbus, GA

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Correctional Officer
Management & Training Corporation - Columbus, GA (7 miles from Columbus, GA)
Employment is contingent upon receiving the above listed documents, passing a physical agility test, background, and exam in the TDCJ Correctional Officer Pre-Service Training Academy....
5 days ago
Correctional Officer - Transportation G12
Columbus Consolidated Government - Columbus, GA
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of correctional techniques. Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques. Knowledge of cleaning techniques....
30+ days ago
Correctional Officer - Transportation G12
Columbus Consolidated Government - Columbus, GA (16 miles from Columbus, GA)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of correctional techniques. Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques. Knowledge of cleaning techniques....
30+ days ago

Demographic Data for Columbus, GA

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227,494

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Columbus, GA

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

$34,199

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Columbus, GA offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (30.8%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.0%)
  • Associate's Degree (16.4%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.9%)
  • Master's Degree (7.3%)
  • 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 Columbus, GA
  • None (78.7%)
  • 1-2 years (14.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (6.8%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Correction Officer position

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