Correction Officer Jobs in Jackson, MS

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State of Mississippi - Jackson, MS

Special Training and Age Requirements : Applicants must attend/complete the Mississippi Department of Corrections Correctional Officer Training Academy; must be at least nineteen (19) years of age,...

16 days ago

Detention Officer

Hinds County Sheriffs Department - Pearl, MS (5 miles from Jackson, MS)

Sign the log book confirming acknowledgment, understanding, and compliance; Monitor and control access and egress to the detention area; excluding all firearms; Complete screening intake and classify...

28 days ago

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Demographic Data for Jackson, MS

Moving to Jackson, MS? Find some basic demographic data about Jackson, MS below.

Median Age

Average HouseHold Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Jackson, MS

Total Population

175,127

Number of Businesses

4,125

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Jackson, MS

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

$39,430

Top Hiring Companies

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Jackson, MS 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 Jackson, MS

None (78.7%)
1-2 years (14.6%)
Less than 1 year (6.8%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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