Correction Officer Jobs in Arizona

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Detention Officer Closes: 7/22/25.

  • Lake Havasu City, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Havasu City, AZ
  • 1 day ago

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: General knowledge of basic criminal justice/law enforcement principles and practices; general knowledge of Federal and State laws, codes, and regulations related to...

Detention Officer

  • Globe, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Globe, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Conducts booking of inmates, completing required forms; searches, examines and tests inmates according to policies; collects and inventories inmate property; and maintains inmate property, financial, and corrections...

Detention Officer

  • Lake Havasu City, AZ
  • 7 days ago
  • Lake Havasu City, AZ
  • 7 days ago

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: General knowledge of basic criminal justice/law enforcement principles and practices; general knowledge of Federal and State laws, codes, and regulations related to...

Detention Officer I

  • Kingman, AZ
  • 10 days ago
  • Kingman, AZ
  • 10 days ago

Possess the ability to successfully complete psychological, polygraph, health-related and physical agility testing appropriate to law enforcement individuals....

Detention Officer - Adult

  • Nogales, AZ
  • 10 days ago
  • Nogales, AZ
  • 10 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: **Job Title: DETENTION OFFICER\ Department: SHERIFFS OFFICE\ Starting Salary: \$42,766 / Grade 117 / Step 1\ ** **Definition:** Under...

Correctional Officer 1 - Phoenix Complex Only

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 10 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 10 days ago

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION & REENTRY Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements....

Corrections Officer

  • Keams Canyon, AZ
  • 12 days ago
  • Keams Canyon, AZ
  • 12 days ago

This position has been approved for Primary Law Enforcement Coverage, Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: GL-05: To qualify at the GL-05 grade level you must meet ONE of the following...

Lead Correctional Officer

  • Keams Canyon, AZ
  • 12 days ago
  • Keams Canyon, AZ
  • 12 days ago

Help Duties Lead three or more correctional officers in a team approach to accomplish operational tasks related to correction/detention policy procedures....

Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Phoenix

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 13 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 13 days 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....

Detention Deputy II

  • Holbrook, AZ
  • 17 days ago
  • Holbrook, AZ
  • 17 days ago

**Knowledge and Skills** - Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing correctional institutions. - Knowledge of search, transportation, detainment and restraint methods and...

Detention Deputy I

  • Holbrook, AZ
  • 17 days ago
  • Holbrook, AZ
  • 17 days ago

**Knowledge and Skills** - Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing correctional institutions. - Knowledge of search, transportation, detainment and restraint methods and...

Detention Officer I

  • Saint Johns, AZ
  • 17 days ago
  • Saint Johns, AZ
  • 17 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: **NATURE OF WORK:** Under close supervision performs security work of routine difficulty in the supervision, transportation, care, and...

Detention Deputy Cadet

  • Holbrook, AZ
  • 17 days ago
  • Holbrook, AZ
  • 17 days ago

.\ \ The Detention Officer Position is a great place to start a career in law enforcement. It allows you to gain training and experience while working....

Correctional Officer I

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 22 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 22 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: **To be considered for employment, applicants must meet the following criteria:** - Be at least 18 years of age. - Possess a High School...

Correctional Officer - La Palma/Red Rock

  • Eloy, AZ
  • 22 days ago
  • Eloy, AZ
  • 22 days ago

We are **hiring immediately** for a **Correctional Officer** who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting....

Demographic Data for Arizona

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Arizona

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 Arizona offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.7%
High School or GED
26.5%
Associate's Degree
17.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.9%
Master's Degree
7.9%
Some College
3.0%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%

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


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