Correction Officer Jobs in Watauga, TX

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Supervisory Correctional Officer (Captain)

Grand Prairie, TX (18 miles from Watauga, TX)
19 hours ago

Grand Prairie, TX (18 miles from Watauga, TX)
19 hours ago

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

Correctional Officer (Correctional Systems Officer)

Grand Prairie, TX (18 miles from Watauga, TX)
6 days ago

Grand Prairie, TX (18 miles from Watauga, TX)
6 days ago

security procedures; and contact with a variety of law enforcement agencies....

Detention Officer

Carrollton, TX (21 miles from Watauga, TX)
13 days ago

Carrollton, TX (21 miles from Watauga, TX)
13 days ago

Detention Officer Req #395 2025 E Jackson Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006, USA Job Description Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM JOB TITLE: Detention Officer DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Police REPORTS...

Community Service Officer

Carrollton, TX (21 miles from Watauga, TX)
13 days ago

Carrollton, TX (21 miles from Watauga, TX)
13 days ago

Community Service Officer Req #424 2025 E Jackson Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006, USA Job Description Posted Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM JOB TITLE: Community Service Officer...

Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor)

Grand Prairie, TX (18 miles from Watauga, TX)
14 days ago

Grand Prairie, TX (18 miles from Watauga, TX)
14 days ago

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

Detention Officer

Grapevine, TX (11 miles from Watauga, TX)
15 days ago

Grapevine, TX (11 miles from Watauga, TX)
15 days ago

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

Detention Officer

North Richland Hills, TX (4 miles from Watauga, TX)
17 days ago

North Richland Hills, TX (4 miles from Watauga, TX)
17 days ago

Apply Detention Officer 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...

Detention Officer

Keller, TX (4 miles from Watauga, TX)
20 days ago

Keller, TX (4 miles from Watauga, TX)
20 days ago

Provide prisoner information reports and records for arraignments with the judge or other law enforcement agency. 12....

DETENTION OFFICER - Sheriff's Office

Fort Worth, TX (10 miles from Watauga, TX)
30+ days ago

Fort Worth, TX (10 miles from Watauga, TX)
30+ 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....

Detention Officer

Farmers Branch, TX (21 miles from Watauga, TX)
30+ days ago

Farmers Branch, TX (21 miles from Watauga, TX)
30+ days ago

The purpose of this position is to provide detention, intake, custodial care and release of arrested inmates, dissemination of information and assistance to the public, department and law enforcement...

Detention Officer

Lewisville, TX (13 miles from Watauga, TX)
90+ days ago

Lewisville, TX (13 miles from Watauga, TX)
90+ days ago

Preference may be given to candidates who have previously taken and passed the Municipal Jailer Course or have attained certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a Jailer....

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Demographic Data for Watauga, TX

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Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Watauga, TX

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Total Population

29,144,347

Number of Businesses

636,376

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Watauga, 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 Watauga, TX offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

29.7%

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 Watauga, TX

None

78.7%

1-2 years

14.6%

Less than 1 year

6.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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