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Correctional Officer Transportation (g12)
Columbus Consolidated Government - Columbus, GA
Major Duties and Responsibilities Benefits Supplemental Questions Manages and supervises the work of the inmates and maintains the safety of inmates around the public. Responsible for the overall...
11 days ago
Correctional Officer Transportation (G12)
Columbus Consolidated Government - Columbus, GA (16 miles from Columbus, GA)
Major Duties and Responsibilities Manages and supervises the work of the inmates and maintains the safety of inmates around the public. Responsible for the overall cleanliness and aesthetics of...
14 days ago
Correctional Officer - Rutledge State Prison
State of Georgia - Columbus, GA
Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety. Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves....
24 days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer - Muscogee YDC, Columbus GA
State of Georgia - Columbus, GA
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: Enforcing relevant rules, regulations, policies and state laws necessary for the control and management of juveniles and the maintenance of public safety....
45+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer - Ydc
Georgia Department Revenue - Columbus, GA
Job Information Georgia Department of Revenue Juvenile Correctional Officer - Muscogee YDC, Columbus GA in Muscogee, Georgia Juvenile Correctional Officer - Muscogee YDC, Columbus GA Description * JOB...
45+ days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer - Cohn Rydc
Georgia Department Revenue - Columbus, GA
Job Information Georgia Department of Revenue Juvenile Correctional Officer -Aaron Cohn RYDC, Columbus GA in Muscogee, Georgia Juvenile Correctional Officer -Aaron Cohn RYDC, Columbus GA Description...
45+ days ago
Sheriff's Correctional Officer G12
Columbus Consolidated Government - Columbus, GA (16 miles from Columbus, GA)
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing arrests, search and seizure, affidavits and warrants, and all aspects of law enforcement....
90+ 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

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Columbus, GA offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (29.9%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.5%)
  • Associate's Degree (16.9%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.7%)
  • 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 Columbus, GA
  • None (78.7%)
  • 1-2 years (14.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (6.8%)

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