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Correction Officer Jobs in Decatur, GA

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Sheriff's Detention Officer At Sheriff's Office
Dekalb County Sheriffs Office - Decatur, GA
EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF: Physical Efficiency Battery/Writing Review Pre-Employment Interview Background Investigation Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer Oral Review Board Psychological Examination...
5 days ago
Juvenile Correctional Officer 1-DEKALB RYDC
State of Georgia - Decatur, GA
AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Must have valid Driver License For more information about our Juvenile Correctional Officer Positions please click here: ......
60+ days ago
Detention Officer
Henry County, Georgia - McDonough, GA (24 miles from Decatur, GA)
Description Please be aware that you must pick up an application for this position in person at the Henry County Sheriff's Office located at 120 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253 or email ... to...
90+ days ago

Demographic Data for Decatur, GA

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Decatur, GA

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

$37,825

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Decatur, GA offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (30.3%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.3%)
  • Associate's Degree (16.7%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.8%)
  • 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 Decatur, GA
  • None (78.7%)
  • 1-2 years (14.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (6.8%)

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