Correction Officer Jobs in Dfw, TX

1-15 of 25 Jobs

0000006135.Juvenile Detention Officer I.Juvenile Detention Center

  • Dallas County
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Functions as an entry level Juvenile Detention Officer providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility. Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program. Special...

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Juvenile Detention Officer III.5003500

  • Dallas County (TX)
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Functions as a lead Juvenile Detention Officer in providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility and assists in the development and evaluation of residential programs....

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Detention Officer

  • LaSalle Corrections
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent Experience in correctional setting is highly desirable Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative...

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Detention Officer

  • City of Grapevine
  • Grapevine, TX (3 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Grapevine, TX (3 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Furnishes information for court officials, bail bondsmen, families, attorneys, and other law enforcement personnel....

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Detention Officer

  • City of Grand Praire, TX
  • Grand Prairie, TX (8 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX (8 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 12 days ago

The Detention Officer position is responsible for maintaining, care and control/security of the jail facility and its inmates. This is accomplished by processing inmates; releasing inmates; caring...

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Juvenile Detention Officer I.5003300

  • Dallas County (TX)
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Functions as an entry level Juvenile Detention Officer providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility.1. Facilitates the daily scheduling of the detention hearing dockets...

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Detention Officer

  • City of Irving, TX
  • Irving, TX (7 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Irving, TX (7 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 14 days ago

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE NOW OFFERING LATERALHIRE OPPORTUNITY!Duties include booking, fingerprinting and photographing arrested persons; conducting...

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Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor)

  • JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
  • Grand Prairie, TX (12 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX (12 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 17 days ago

ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities....

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Community Service Officer

  • City of Cedar Hill
  • Cedar Hill, TX (21 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 25 days ago
  • Cedar Hill, TX (21 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 25 days ago

The purpose of this position is to serve citizens and assist the Cedar Hill Police Department by applying applicable laws and providing various forms of civic service. This is accomplished through...

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0000007492.Juvenile Detention Officer III.Juvenile Detention Center

  • Dallas County
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 25 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 25 days ago

Functions as a lead Juvenile Detention Officer in providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility and assists in the development and evaluation of residential programs....

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Detention Officer - Tarrant County

  • TARRANT - COUNTY OF
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 25 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 25 days ago

Must be proficient in the use of defensive tactics requiring physical force including the use of intermediate impact weapons and firearms if required....

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Detention Officer

  • City of North Richland Hills
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

The purpose of this position is to oversee the proper and safe booking, release and holding of the City's prisoners. This is accomplished by completing booking and releasing of prisoners according...

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Detention Officer

  • City of Frisco (TX)
  • Frisco, TX (22 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Frisco, TX (22 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

the municipal detention facility, including logging in of property, recording names into the arrest book and onto the computer, fingerprinting, photographing, and conducting a secondary search for weapons...

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Detention Officer I - PART TIME County Jail - Sheriff

  • Denton County (TX)
  • Denton, TX (23 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Denton, TX (23 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Must attain certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a Jailer within one (1) year of employment. Possession of a valid Driver's License....

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Corrections Officer Trainee - State Correctional Institution Dallas

  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Corrections Officer Trainee - State Correctional Institution Dallas This listing closes on 11/21/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)....

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Demographic Data for Dfw, TX

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Dfw, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.



Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Dfw, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.8%
High School or GED
26.0%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Dfw, TX
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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