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Juvenile Detention Officer - Male Only - Fbc Juvenile Probation
Texas Association Counties - Richmond, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
Job Information Texas Association of Counties Juvenile Detention Officer - Male Only - FBC Juvenile Probation in RICHMOND, Texas Maintains care, custody, and control of juveniles in custody at the...
30+ days ago
Detention Officer
City of Missouri City - Missouri City, TX (14 miles from Houston, TX)
Must hold or be eligible to hold a Texas Basic Jailer Proficiency Certificate as defined by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) within one (1) year of employment....
60+ days ago
Detention Officer
City Of League City - League City, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
The purpose of this job is to maintain care, custody and control of all inmates. Enters data related to each Inmate booked into the LCPD Jail. This is a safety sensitive and/or DOT position. As...
90+ days ago

Demographic Data for Houston, TX

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The mental health of law enforcement officers is a critical issue. Those involved in law enforcement, and their families, are subjected to stressors unlike any other group in the U.S. This course...
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Yoga Teacher Toolbox: Corrections & Adjustments
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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Houston, TX

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

$43,117

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Houston, TX offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (30.0%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.5%)
  • Associate's Degree (16.9%)
  • 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 Houston, TX
  • None (78.7%)
  • 1-2 years (14.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (6.8%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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