Correction Officer Jobs in Kentucky

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CoreCivic - Beattyville, KY

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...

26 days ago

Behavioral Health Correctional Officer

Malone Workforce Solution - La Grange, KY

Have you always been interested in the Correctional Officer field?...

30+ days ago

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Demographic Data for Kentucky

Moving to Kentucky? Find some basic demographic data about Kentucky below.

Median Age

Average HouseHold Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Kentucky

Total Population

4,345,124

Number of Businesses

91,531

Correction Officer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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The mental health of law enforcement officers is a critical issue. Those involved in law enforcement, and their families, are subjected to stressors unlike any other group in the U.S. This course...

Posture Analysis and Posture Correction

Welcome,This course is meant for everybody with or without health and anatomy knowledge.This course has got three chapters.1- Theoretical information of Posture and Effecting Factors2- Practical...

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Kentucky

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

$36,299

Top Hiring Companies

Top hiring companies in your area for Correction Officer positions

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Kentucky offer the following education background

High School or GED (30.0%)
Bachelor's Degree (27.4%)
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 Kentucky

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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