Correction Officer Jobs in Columbus, GA

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Rutledge SP Columbus, GA Correctional Officer

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....

4 days ago

Sheriff's Correctional Officer G12

Columbus Consolidated Government - Columbus, GA

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing arrests, search and seizure, affidavits and warrants, and all aspects of law enforcement....

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....

45+ days ago

Juvenile Correctional Officer 1 -Columbus, GA

State of Georgia - Columbus, GA

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Must have valid Driver License For more information about our Juvenile Correctional Officer Positions please click here: ......

60+ days ago

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Demographic Data for Columbus, GA

Moving to Columbus, GA? Find some basic demographic data about Columbus, GA below.

Median Age

Average HouseHold Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Columbus, GA

Total Population

9,687,711

Number of Businesses

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 (30.1%)
Bachelor's Degree (27.3%)
Associate's Degree (16.9%)
Vocational or Certification (12.8%)
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%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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