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Correction Officer Jobs in Dallas, TX

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Detention Officer
City of Farmers Branch - Farmers Branch, TX (11 miles from Dallas, TX)
The purpose of this position is to provide detention, intake, custodial care and release of arrested inmates, dissemination of information and assistance to the public, department and law enforcement...
18 days ago
Detention Officer(Courts & Detention)
City of Dallas - Dallas, TX
Acts as a jail guard processing and monitoring the prisoners in custody at the Dallas Inebriate Detention Center. Essential Functions 1. Processes incoming and outgoing prisoners and escorting...
26 days ago
Detention Officer
City of Mesquite, TX - Mesquite, TX (10 miles from Dallas, TX)
GENERAL SUMMARY Salary: $16.27/hr. minimum - $19.42/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications) To participate in a variety of semi-skilled tasks involved in the processing of prisoners for...
90+ days ago
Detention Officer
City of Bedford - Bedford, TX (19 miles from Dallas, TX)
Operates communications equipment to contact police officers, public safety dispatchers and other agencies and divisions during normal and emergency situations....
90+ days ago

Demographic Data for Dallas, TX

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Dallas, TX

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

$48,248

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Dallas, TX offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (29.7%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.7%)
  • Associate's Degree (17.1%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.7%)
  • Master's Degree (7.3%)
  • Some College (3.4%)
  • 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 Dallas, TX
  • None (78.7%)
  • 1-2 years (14.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (6.8%)

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