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Correction Officer Jobs in Nashville, TN

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Senior Correctional Officer
Corecivic - Nashville, TN
provider of high-quality, secured corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals for success after release....
19 hours ago
Detention Officer - Eden
CoreCivic - Nashville, TN
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
23 days ago
Correctional Officer Trainee
Nashville Sheriff Davidson County Sheriff's Office - Nashville, TN
Officer Trainees....
26 days ago
Sheriff seeking Correctional Officer Trainees
Nashville, TN
The Nashville Davidson County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire Correctional Officer Trainees. Your starting salary is $38,300.28/year....
27 days ago
Correctional Officer
CoreCivic - Nashville, TN
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...
45+ days ago

Demographic Data for Nashville, TN

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Nashville, TN

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

$36,390

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Nashville, TN offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (29.3%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (28.1%)
  • Associate's Degree (17.1%)
  • Vocational Degree or Certification (12.6%)
  • Master's Degree (7.5%)
  • Some College (3.3%)
  • 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 Nashville, TN
  • 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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