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Correctional Officer
Southaven, MS (20 miles from Independence, MS)
Job Information Mississippi Employer Correctional Officer in Southaven, Mississippi Guard inmates...
13 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Sardis, MS (21 miles from Independence, MS)
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...
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19 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Arkabutla, MS (17 miles from Independence, MS)
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...
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19 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Hernando, MS (11 miles from Independence, MS)
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...
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19 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Independence, MS
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...
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19 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Victoria, MS (14 miles from Independence, MS)
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...
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19 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Nesbit, MS (16 miles from Independence, MS)
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...
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19 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Sarah, MS (21 miles from Independence, MS)
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...
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19 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Como, MS (14 miles from Independence, MS)
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...
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19 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Coldwater, MS (9 miles from Independence, MS)
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...
Direct Apply

19 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Holly Springs, MS (20 miles from Independence, MS)
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...
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19 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Senatobia, MS (7 miles from Independence, MS)
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...
Direct Apply

19 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Southaven, MS (20 miles from Independence, MS)
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...
Direct Apply

19 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Waterford, MS (17 miles from Independence, MS)
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...
Direct Apply

19 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Horn Lake, MS (21 miles from Independence, MS)
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...
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19 days ago

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Independence, MS

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

$42,460

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Independence, MS offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (30.0%)
  • 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 Independence, MS
  • None (78.7%)
  • 1-2 years (14.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (6.8%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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