Correction Officer Jobs in Scranton, PA

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Dallas, PA (17 miles from Scranton, PA)
1 day ago

Dallas, PA (17 miles from Scranton, PA)
1 day ago

Observing inmates and inmate behavior by making periodic and unannounced rounds, head counts, and security checks, and reporting anything unusual to a corrections officer....

Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Dallas

Dallas, PA (17 miles from Scranton, PA)
3 days ago

Dallas, PA (17 miles from Scranton, PA)
3 days ago

Your level of responsibility. 09 Do you possess six months or more of full-time professional law enforcement experience with the power of arrest?...

Remote Work

Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Dallas

Luzerne, PA (14 miles from Scranton, PA)
6 days ago

Luzerne, PA (14 miles from Scranton, PA)
6 days ago

The Corrections Officer Trainee participates in formal training sessions and on-the-job assignments to develop skills and techniques in the custody and supervision of inmates in a state correctional...

Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Waymart

Waymart, PA (17 miles from Scranton, PA)
10 days ago

Waymart, PA (17 miles from Scranton, PA)
10 days ago

Your level of responsibility. 09 Do you possess six months or more of full-time professional law enforcement experience with the power of arrest?...

Remote Work

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Demographic Data for Scranton, PA

Moving to Scranton, PA? Find some basic demographic data about Scranton, PA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Scranton, PA

Local

National

Total Population

100,616

Number of Businesses

2,497

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Scranton, PA

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 Scranton, PA 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 Scranton, PA

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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