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Correction Officer Jobs in Mesquite, TX

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Correctional Officer Correctional Systems Officer
Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System - Grand Prairie, TX (21 miles from Mesquite, TX)
We protect public safety by ensuring federal offenders serve their sentences of imprisonment in facilities that are safe, humane, and provide reentry programming....
4 days ago
Jailor
City Of Desoto - Desoto, TX (18 miles from Mesquite, TX)
Jailer Job Details Jailer Salary $17.82 - $22.15 Hourly $1,425.30 - $1,772.18 Biweekly $3,088.14 - $3,839.71 Monthly $37,057.68 - $46,076.57 Annually $37,057.68 - $46,076.57 Annually Location...
25 days ago
Detention Officer
City of Mesquite, TX - Mesquite, 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...
29 days ago
Detention Officer(Courts & Detention)
City of Dallas - Dallas, TX (10 miles from Mesquite, 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...
30+ days ago
Detention Officer in Plano, TX
City of Plano - Plano, TX (20 miles from Mesquite, TX)
Summary of Duties: Under general supervision of a Detention Supervisor, the Detention Officer is responsible for performing the intake, care, release and supervision of inmates in the City of...
45+ days ago

Demographic Data for Mesquite, TX

Moving to Mesquite, TX? Find some basic demographic data about Mesquite, TX below.

140,703
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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Mesquite, TX

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

$48,248

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Mesquite, TX offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (29.9%)
  • 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 Mesquite, TX
  • None (78.7%)
  • 1-2 years (14.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (6.8%)

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