Correction Officer Jobs in California

1-15 of 67 Jobs

Detention Officer

  • The GEO Group
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 2 days ago

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

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Correctional Officer I/II-Deputy Sheriff Female Only

  • County of Shasta (CA)
  • Redding, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 3 days ago

The Enforcement Division handles all patrol-related matters. The Enforcement Division is responsible for municipal law enforcement services within the City of Shasta Lake....

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Sheriff's Correctional Deputy (Lateral Transfer)

  • San Luis Obispo County, CA
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 3 days ago

Are you a highly regarded, experienced Correctional Deputy or Correctional Officer in California with a proven track record of success in law enforcement looking to lateral transfer?...

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Correctional Officer

  • State of California
  • Jamestown, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Jamestown, CA
  • 5 days ago

Proper use and care of firearms/weapons to safely operate equipment. Arithmetic to perform inventory and counts. Computer operation to perform searches and update records....

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Corrections Deputy

  • County of Mendocino
  • Mendocino, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Mendocino, CA
  • 5 days ago

Successful completions of a STC certified corrections officer core course within one (1) year of appointment Knowledge of: Methods and techniques of dealing with individuals in custody....

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Correctional Officer at CC#07 Salt Creek

  • Sierra Conservation Center
  • Tehama, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Tehama, CA
  • 6 days ago

and Duties This advertisement is for a Correctional Officer position located at CC#07 in Pakenta, Tehama County. Please indicate the position number on your application: ...-005....

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Juvenile Corrections Officer II & Juvenile Corrections Officer II - Bilingual (English and Spanish)

  • County of Marin (CA)
  • San Rafael, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Rafael, CA
  • 7 days ago

is being conducted to establish eligible lists to fill future vacancies for Juvenile Corrections Officer II and Juvenile Corrections Officer II - Bilingual....

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Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

  • JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
  • Mendota, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Mendota, CA
  • 7 days ago

Serves as a direct liaison between the Captain and the correctional officers, and is responsible for the conduct, morale, performance and training of the correctional officer complement....

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Correctional Officer II

  • Amador County
  • Jackson, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Jackson, CA
  • 7 days ago

Effectively represent the Sheriff Department in contacts with the public and other law enforcement agencies....

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Correctional Officer - Up to $47,000 Sign-on Bonus

  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Wrightwood, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Wrightwood, CA
  • 8 days ago

Duties Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers....

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Juvenile Corrections Officer III & Juvenile Corrections Officer III - Bilingual (English & Spanish)

  • County of Marin (CA)
  • San Rafael, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Rafael, CA
  • 9 days ago

Corrections Officer III (JCO III) within the Marin County Probation Department which will be filled at either the Juvenile Corrections Officer III or Juvenile Corrections Officer III Bilingual level...

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Juvenile Corrections Officer I and Juvenile Corrections Officer I - Bilingual (English and Spanish)

  • County of Marin (CA)
  • San Rafael, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Rafael, CA
  • 9 days ago

is being conducted to establish eligible lists to fill future vacancies for Juvenile Corrections Officer I and Juvenile Corrections Officer I - Bilingual....

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Community Service Officer (20689672)

  • City of Belmont, CA
  • Belmont, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Belmont, CA
  • 11 days ago

Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience and knowledge in the field of law enforcement....

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Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor)

  • JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
  • Lompoc, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Lompoc, CA
  • 11 days ago

GL-08: Experience in work such as a substance abuse counselor, probion officer, or law enforcement training coordinor. Experience in demonstring knowledge of developing/implementing programs....

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Correctional Officer (Senior Officer Specialist)

  • JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days ago

Duties Help Provides supervision, care and correctional trement of inmes and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers....

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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
8.0%
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 California
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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