Correction Officer Jobs in Nevada

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Carson City, NV
11 days ago

Carson City, NV
11 days ago

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety....

Las Vegas, NV
45+ days ago

Las Vegas, NV
45+ days ago

(Please note: P.O.S.T. certification requires qualifying with a firearm at least twice each year.) Knowledge of: Basic methods and procedures of corrections and law enforcement....

Corrections Officer

Henderson, NV
60+ days ago

Henderson, NV
60+ days ago

The Henderson Police Department announces the opening of applications for the position of Corrections Officer....

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Demographic Data for Nevada

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Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Nevada

Local

National

Total Population

3,104,486

Number of Businesses

72,850

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Nevada

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Nevada offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

29.6%

High School or GED

26.7%

Associate's Degree

17.8%

Vocational Degree or Certification

13.0%

Master's Degree

7.8%

Some College

3.0%

Some High School

1.1%

Doctorate Degree

1.0%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Nevada

None

78.7%

1-2 years

14.6%

Less than 1 year

6.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Correction Officer position

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