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Correction Officer Jobs in Garland, TX

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Detention Officer
City of Rowlett - Rowlett, TX (3 miles from Garland, TX)
Provides appropriate information and assistance to the public, department, and law enforcement agencies concerning facility activities and operations; performs related duties as required....
24 days ago
Detention Officer
City of Rowlett - Rowlett, TX (5 miles from Garland, TX)
Provides appropriate information and assistance to the public, department, and law enforcement agencies concerning facility activities and operations; performs related duties as required....
26 days ago
Detention Officer
City of Garland - Garland, TX
Must be able to satisfactorily complete background investigation, polygraph; psychological evaluations; interviews; drug screening, and demonstrated knowledge of a computer keyboard....
30+ days ago
Detention Officer
City of Mesquite, TX - Mesquite, TX (11 miles from Garland, TX)
GENERAL SUMMARY To participate in a variety of semi-skilled tasks involved in the processing of prisoners for detention in the municipal jail; to oversee the safety and well-being of all...
60+ days ago
Detention Officer - (Starting $18.50 hourly or higher DOQ)
City of Frisco - Frisco, TX (21 miles from Garland, TX)
the municipal detention facility, including logging in of property, recording names into the arrest book and onto the computer, fingerprinting, photographing, and conducting a secondary search for weapons...
60+ days ago
Detention Officer(Courts & Detention)
City of Dallas - Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, 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...
60+ days ago
Detention Officer
City of Frisco - Frisco, TX (21 miles from Garland, TX)
the municipal detention facility, including logging in of property, recording names into the arrest book and onto the computer, fingerprinting, photographing and conducting a secondary search for weapons...
90+ days ago

Demographic Data for Garland, TX

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Garland, TX

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

$48,248

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Garland, TX offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (29.9%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.5%)
  • Associate's Degree (17.1%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.7%)
  • 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 Garland, TX
  • None (78.7%)
  • 1-2 years (14.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (6.8%)

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