Correction Officer Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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State of Iowa
Mitchellville, IA (14 miles from Des Moines, IA)
8 days ago

Mitchellville, IA (14 miles from Des Moines, IA)
8 days ago

Correctional Officer Salary $49,920.00 - $69,326.40 Annually Location Mitchellville - 50169 - Polk County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 26-01309 Agency 249 Corrections - Iowa Correctional Institution...

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Juvenile Correctional Officer

KELOLAND
Des Moines, IA
21 days ago

Des Moines, IA
21 days ago

enforcement to determine placement of the juvenile....

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Correctional Officers

KELOLAND
Des Moines, IA
21 days ago

Des Moines, IA
21 days ago

Our COs are routinely promoted to Deputy Sheriff to become certified law enforcement officers with our Patrol Division.COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS!...

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Demographic Data for Des Moines, IA

Moving to Des Moines, IA? Find some basic demographic data about Des Moines, IA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Des Moines, IA

Local

National

Total Population

221,891

Number of Businesses

5,491

City Size

Large

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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 Des Moines, IA offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

29.8%

High School or GED

26.1%

Associate's Degree

18.1%

Vocational Degree or Certification

13.0%

Master's Degree

8.0%

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 Des Moines, IA

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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