Correction Officer Jobs in Nevada

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Deputy City Marshal & Corrections Officer (Entry-Level)

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 19 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 19 days ago

ENTRY LEVEL LAW ENFORCEMENT CORRECTIONS OFFICER / DEPUTY CITY MARSHAL PHYSICAL FITNESS PREPARATION SESSIONS Join our Academy Training Team for Saturday Workouts!...

Corrections Officer

  • Henderson, NV
  • 20 days ago
  • Henderson, NV
  • 20 days ago

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

Juvenile Detention Officer II

  • Elko, NV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elko, NV
  • 30+ days ago

Functions and general practices of law enforcement agencies, and of the courts....

Correctional Officer Trainee

  • Ely, NV
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ely, NV
  • 45+ days ago

The Position Correctional Officers maintain and supervise offenders in State correctional facilities in a controlled humane environment. This position may be at a Maximum-Security Prison....

Corrections Officer (Lateral)

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 60+ days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 60+ 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....

Demographic Data for Nevada

Moving to Nevada? Find some basic demographic data about Nevada below.

Local
National
3,104,486
72,850

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Introduction to Corrections
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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
26.6%
Associate's Degree
17.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
7.9%
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

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