Correction Officer Jobs in Memphis, TN

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Correctional Officer (Senior Officer Specialist)

Department Of Justice - Memphis, TN

We protect public safety by ensuring federal offenders serve their sentences of imprisonment in facilities that are safe, humane, and provide reentry programming....

5 days ago

Nashville Sheriff's Office is hiring Correctional Officer Trainees!

Memphis, TN

The Nashville Davidson County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire Correctional Officer Trainees. Your starting salary is $38,300.28/year....

16 days ago

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Demographic Data for Memphis, TN

Moving to Memphis, TN? Find some basic demographic data about Memphis, TN below.

Median Age

Average HouseHold Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Memphis, TN

Total Population

697,385

Number of Businesses

14,797

City Size

Large

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Memphis, TN

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

$42,460

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 Memphis, TN offer the following education background

High School or GED (29.5%)
Bachelor's Degree (27.8%)
Associate's Degree (17.1%)
Vocational Degree or Certification (12.7%)
Master's Degree (7.4%)
Some College (3.3%)
Some High School (1.3%)
Doctorate Degree (0.9%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Memphis, TN

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

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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