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Correction Officer Jobs in Garland, TX

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Detention Officer
McKinney, TX (17 miles from Garland, TX)
to pass a Pre-Employment Physical/Drug Screen Must be able to pass a Psychological Test In some instances, a polygraph exam may also be administered Must be able to obtain the Texas Commission on Law...
5 days ago
Corrections Deputy
Polk County (OR) - Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, TX)
Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation and medical and psychological examinations. Must have the strength and agility sufficient to perform law enforcement work....
13 days ago
Detention Officer
City Grand Prairie - Grand Prairie, TX (23 miles from Garland, TX)
Yes No 08 Have you ever resigned from a Law Enforcement/Detention/Corrections position while under investigation to keep from being fired?...
14 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....
17 days ago
Detention Officer
City of Frisco - Frisco, TX (21 miles from Garland, 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...
60+ days ago
Detention Officer
City of Richardson Texas - Richardson, TX (7 miles from Garland, TX)
HS Diploma or GED required. Valid TX DL required. Must have two years recent work experience.
90+ days ago
Detention Officer (Male)
City of Irving - Irving, TX (21 miles from Garland, TX)
Job Posting THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE Duties include booking, fingerprinting and photographing arrested persons; conducting intoxilyzer tests; searching and...
90+ days ago

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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 (30.1%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.3%)
  • 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 Garland, TX
  • None (78.7%)
  • 1-2 years (14.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (6.8%)

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