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Correction Officer Jobs in Denton, TX

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Detention Officer - (Starting $18.50 hourly or higher DOQ)
City of Frisco - Frisco, TX (16 miles from Denton, TX)
Summary Starting pay $18.50 hourly or higher depending on qualifications (DOQ) Under general supervision of the Detention Supervisor, the Detention Officer performs all duties necessary for the...
2 days ago
Detention Officer I - County Jail - Sheriff
Denton County - Denton, TX
Must attain certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a Jailer within one (1) year of employment. Possession of a valid Driver's License....
60+ days ago
Civilian Detention Officer
City of Denton - Denton, TX (2 miles from Denton, TX)
enforcement agencies; Performs a variety of administrative activities including: reconciliation of incoming cash bonds, and ensuring the integrity of incoming cash funds; Controls entry/exit control...
90+ days ago
Detention Officer
City of Frisco - Frisco, TX (16 miles from Denton, TX)
Summary Under general supervision of the Detention Supervisor, the Detention Officer performs all duties necessary for the successful operation of the Detention Facility. Performs booking...
90+ days ago

Demographic Data for Denton, TX

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Denton, TX

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

$48,248

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Denton, TX 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 Denton, TX
  • None (78.7%)
  • 1-2 years (14.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (6.8%)

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