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Correction Officer Jobs in Houston, TX

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Detention Officer
City of Missouri City - Missouri City, TX (19 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....
30+ days ago
Detention Officer
CoreCivic - Houston, TX
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
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....
30+ days ago
Correctional Officers
Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Humble, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is hiring Correctional Officers across the state!...
30+ days ago
Correctional Officers
Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Rosharon, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is hiring Correctional Officers across the state!...
30+ days ago
Detention Officer
Harris County Sheriff's Office - Houston, TX
Please call before you go Preferences Graduates of Law Enforcement High School Program or Participation in a Law Enforcement Explorers program Previous Law Enforcement or Corrections work experience...
45+ days ago
Correctional Officer - McEver Probation Detention Center
State of Georgia - Houston, TX
It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 9,000 employees....
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...
60+ days ago

Demographic Data for Houston, TX

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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

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 (29.3%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (28.0%)
  • Associate's Degree (17.1%)
  • Vocational Degree or Certification (12.7%)
  • Master's Degree (7.4%)
  • Some College (3.3%)
  • 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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