Correction Officer Jobs in Texas

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Conroe, TX
11 hours ago

Conroe, TX
11 hours ago

Are you ultimately seeking a law enforcement career as a Peace Officer? Internal candidates receive additional points for service time to qualify for our annual Basic Peace Officer Course academy....

Detention Officer (Entry)

Lubbock, TX
11 hours ago

Lubbock, TX
11 hours ago

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possession of, or ability to obtain a Basic Jailers License Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)....

TJJD - Juvenile Correctional Officer III -V - Recreation - (GNS) - 00048558

Gainesville, TX
21 hours ago

Gainesville, TX
21 hours ago

Personnel in this career ladder have the working title of Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) - Recreation....

TJJD - Juvenile Correctional Officer III / IV / V - (GNS) - 48556

Gainesville, TX
22 hours ago

Gainesville, TX
22 hours ago

Personnel in this career ladder have the working title of Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO)....

TJJD - Juvenile Correctional Officer III / IV / V - Recreation - (MCL) 48536

Mart, TX
1 day ago

Mart, TX
1 day ago

Personnel in this career ladder have the working title of Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) - Recreation....

DEPUTY SHERIFF CADET (Detention Officer) - Sheriff's Office

Fort Worth, TX
1 day ago

Fort Worth, TX
1 day ago

Cadets receive academic and on the job training to achieve the required entry-level proficiency to perform basic law enforcement services....

Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Dallas

Dallas, TX
2 days ago

Dallas, TX
2 days ago

Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Dallas Print ( Apply Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Dallas Salary $46,986.00 Annually Location Luzerne County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job...

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Cook (Correctional Officer)

Karnes City, TX
3 days ago

Karnes City, TX
3 days ago

COOK (CORRECTIONAL OFFICER) Food Service GEO Secure Services Karnes County Immigration Processing Center Karnes City Texas USD $23.79/Hr....

Detention Officer

Grapevine, TX
3 days ago

Grapevine, TX
3 days ago

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

Detention Officer-12 HR

Karnes City, TX
4 days ago

Karnes City, TX
4 days ago

Work experience in a correctional setting preferred. May be required to possess valid state driver's license....

Cook (Correctional Officer)

TX
4 days ago

TX
4 days ago

As a Correctional Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing and caring for inmates at your facility while ensuring that the rules, policies, and procedures are applied fairly and consistently....

On-Call Correctional Officer

Lockhart, TX
5 days ago

Lockhart, TX
5 days ago

Successful completion of an accredited TDCJ-approved Correctional Officer Training program or TDCJ Correctional Officer Pre-service Training Academy....

Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

Bryan, TX
5 days ago

Bryan, TX
5 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 Supervisor

San Antonio, TX
7 days ago

San Antonio, TX
7 days ago

Must maintain Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System Access (TLETS) eligibility for continued employment in position (TLETS provides access to TCIC and NCIC)....

(Females Only) Juvenile Probation Department - Juvenile Detention/Correction Officer

El Paso, TX
7 days ago

El Paso, TX
7 days ago

.*** Acceptable Experience and Education High school diploma or equivalent with work experience that includes, but is not limited to correctional childcare, residential or direct service provider care...

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Total Population

29,144,347

Number of Businesses

636,376

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Texas

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 Texas 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 Texas

None

78.7%

1-2 years

14.6%

Less than 1 year

6.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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