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Correction Officer Jobs in Kentucky

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Correctional Officer
State of Kentucky - Frankfort, KY
Correctional Officers fill a critical role within correctional institutions by working together as a team to maintain safety and control of offenders....
5 days ago
Correctional Officer
Crown Services, Inc. - Houston Acres, KY
Crown Services is currently hiring Correctional Officers for temp to hire positions in LaGrange, Kentucky....
6 days ago
Correctional Officer - Lee
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...
12 days ago
Correctional Officer
Crown Services, Inc. - Louisville J-Town - La Grange, KY
Crown Services is currently hiring Correctional Officers for temp to hire positions in LaGrange, Kentucky....
15 days ago
Behavioral Health Correctional Officer
Malone Workforce Solution - La Grange, KY
Have you always been interested in the Correctional Officer field?...
45+ days ago
Correctional Officer
Louisville, KY
Correctional Officer Crown Services, Inc. Louisville, KY Full-Time $14.00 - $15.60 / hour Apply Now Create Job Alert....
45+ days ago

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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

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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

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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 (30.3%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.2%)
  • Associate's Degree (16.8%)
  • 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 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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