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Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)
Department Of Justice - Philadelphia, PA
We protect public safety by ensuring federal offenders serve their sentences of imprisonment in facilities that are safe, humane, and provide reentry programming....
17 days ago
Correctional Officer/Physical Plant Maintenance Trades Mechanic I
State of Delaware - Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
DOC Special Requirement: Prior to institutional assignment, candidates must successfully complete all phases of an eleven-week Correctional Officer Basic Course....
45+ days ago

Demographic Data for Philadelphia, PA

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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

$53,944

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Philadelphia, PA 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 (7.4%)
  • 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 Philadelphia, PA
  • None (78.7%)
  • 1-2 years (14.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (6.8%)

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