Correction Officer Jobs in Canton, GA

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Alpharetta, GA (15 miles from Canton, GA)
30+ days ago

Alpharetta, GA (15 miles from Canton, GA)
30+ days ago

CERTIFIED WITH 3 OR MORE FULL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE - $15,000 for hire dates between 7/1/2025 12/31/2025 *** Starting salary is based on the Public Safety Pay Matrix and depending on experience and qualifications...

Detention Officer

Alpharetta, GA (15 miles from Canton, GA)
30+ days ago

Alpharetta, GA (15 miles from Canton, GA)
30+ days ago

CERTIFIED WITH 3 OR MORE FULL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE - $15,000 for hire dates between 7/1/2025 12/31/2025 *** Starting salary is based on the Public Safety New Hire Pay Matrix *** NOTE: Staffing and compensation...

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Demographic Data for Canton, GA

Moving to Canton, GA? Find some basic demographic data about Canton, GA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Canton, GA

Local

National

Total Population

108,943

Number of Businesses

2,393

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Canton, GA

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 Canton, GA offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

29.8%

High School or GED

26.4%

Associate's Degree

17.8%

Vocational Degree or Certification

12.9%

Master's Degree

7.9%

Some College

3.0%

Doctorate Degree

1.1%

Some High School

1.1%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Canton, GA

None

78.7%

1-2 years

14.6%

Less than 1 year

6.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Correction Officer position

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