Correction Officer Jobs in California

1-15 of 68 Jobs

Jail Officer

  • Allied Universal Security
  • Culver City, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Bring your I-9 documents, guard card and training certifications (Powers to Arrest Weapons of Mass Destruction Or Use Of Force Certificate) to be HIRED ON THE SPOT!...

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Correctional Officer

  • Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

and Duties Under the general direction of the Correctional Sergeant, the Correctional Officer will utilize their firsthand experience, knowledge, and understanding of the correctional law enforcement...

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Police Community Service Officer I

  • Carlsbad, City of (CA)
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 1 day ago

Familiarity of law enforcement functions is desirable....

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Correctional Deputy Recruit

  • DEL NORTE COUNTY
  • Crescent City, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Crescent City, CA
  • 1 day ago

General Recruitment Information: This recruitment will establish a list of candidates to be used in filling the vacancy as well as an eligibility list that may be used for future vacancies or...

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Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

  • Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
  • Victorville, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Victorville, CA
  • 1 day 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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Community Service Officer

  • City of Visalia, CA
  • San Joaquin, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Joaquin, CA
  • 2 days ago

Our goal is to grow our staff and develop them into future law enforcement leaders....

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Correctional Officer (Senior Officer Specialist)

  • Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

The duties of a Correctional Officer are arduous; and sound health as well as physical fitness is required. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience....

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Community Service Officer

  • City of Visalia
  • Visalia, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Visalia, CA
  • 3 days ago

Our goal is to grow our staff and develop them into future law enforcement leaders....

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Juvenile Detention Officer I/II (Eligibility List)

  • County of Tehama
  • Red Bluff, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Red Bluff, CA
  • 3 days ago

by the California State Board of Corrections under the Standards and Training for Corrections program; JDO II: Must have successfully complete required instruction in the Juvenile Corrections Officer...

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Correctional Officer (Correctional Systems Officer)

  • Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
  • Victorville, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Victorville, CA
  • 3 days ago

The duties of a Correctional Officer are arduous; and sound health as well as physical fitness is required. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience....

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Sheriff's Correctional Officer I - Female

  • The County of El Dorado
  • Placerville, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Placerville, CA
  • 4 days ago

Correctional Officer I: Graduation from high school OR possession of a GED Certificate....

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Community Service Officer

  • City of Hanford
  • Hanford, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Hanford, CA
  • 4 days ago

Ability to : Perform less hazardous law enforcement duties in support of sworn police officers....

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Community Service Officer I (Limited-Term)

  • City of Sacramento
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 6 days ago

Identification and utilization of principles and techniques that promote community service, crime prevention, and appropriate behavior. Proficient application of the rules of evidence....

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Correctional Deputy I/Correctional Deputy

  • County of Tehama
  • Red Bluff, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Red Bluff, CA
  • 8 days ago

Correctional Deputy: Successful completion of an approved Basic Jail Operations course. Successful completion of a firearms training and certification course in compliance with PC 830.1(c)....

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Detention Officer-Transportation

  • Management and Training Corporation
  • Calexico, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Calexico, CA
  • 10 days ago

BSIS CA Guard Card, BSIS phase 2, BSIS phase 3, BSIS CA firearms permit 40 caliber, baton permit, and DMV medical clearance certificate is required. Prior corrections experience is preferred....

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Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in California

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 California 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
8.1%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
1.0%

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


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