Correction Officer Jobs in Grand Prairie, TX

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DETENTION OFFICER - Sheriff's Office

  • Tarrant County
  • Fort Worth, TX (19 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (19 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 1 day 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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Correctional Officer

  • LaSalle Corrections
  • Fort Worth, TX (19 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (19 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Experience in correctional setting is highly desirable....

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0000002870.Juvenile Detention Officer III.Juvenile Detention Center

  • Dallas County (TX)
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 9 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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Civilian Detention Officer

  • DFW International Airport
  • DFW Airport, TX (8 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • DFW Airport, TX (8 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 9 days ago

DESIRABLE: Experience in the military, law enforcement, corrections, evidence management and/or security field. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certifications. Multi-lingual....

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Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

  • Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
  • Fort Worth, TX (19 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (19 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities....

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0000006135.Juvenile Detention Officer I.Juvenile Detention Center

  • Dallas County
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 28 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 28 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 (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 29 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 29 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 (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 29 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 29 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 Mesquite
  • Mesquite, TX (21 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mesquite, TX (21 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

by successfully completing annual recertification administered by the Texas Department of Public Safety....

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Detention Officer

  • City of Grapevine
  • Grapevine, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grapevine, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 30+ 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
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • 30+ 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 (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 30+ 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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0000002912.Juvenile Detention Officer I.Juvenile Detention Center

  • Dallas County (TX)
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Functions as an entry level Juvenile Detention Officer providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility. Provides day-to-day direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour...

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Detention Officer

  • City of Garland
  • Garland, TX (23 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Garland, TX (23 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

enforcement detainment policies and practices Basic knowledge of reporting management systems Basic skill transcribing, recording and confirming data Basic skill operating photographic and video recording...

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0000002051.Juvenile Detention Officer II.Juvenile Detention Center

  • Dallas County (TX)
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Functions as a journey level Juvenile Detention Officer, providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility.1. Provides direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention...

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Demographic Data for Grand Prairie, TX

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Grand Prairie, TX

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 Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie, TX
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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