Correction Officer Jobs in Kearny, NJ

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Armed Detention Officer- Retired Law Enforcement/Corrections/Military Police experience

United Security, Inc
Newark, NJ (2 miles from Kearny, NJ)
6 days ago

Newark, NJ (2 miles from Kearny, NJ)
6 days ago

Armed Detention Officer- Retired Law Enforcement/Corrections/Military Police experience (Operations) Newark, NJ, United States of America $37.15 - $45.00 Overview We service our clients best when we...

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Correctional Officer (Eastern Region-NC)

State of North Carolina
Carteret, NJ (13 miles from Kearny, NJ)
7 days ago

Carteret, NJ (13 miles from Kearny, NJ)
7 days ago

Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) Once hired as a Correctional Officer, you will be required to attend six weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT)....

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Correction Officer

New York City, NY
New York City, NY (6 miles from Kearny, NJ)
45+ days ago

New York City, NY (6 miles from Kearny, NJ)
45+ days ago

At least 6 months in Law Enforcement positions described as follows: i....

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Demographic Data for Kearny, NJ

Moving to Kearny, NJ? Find some basic demographic data about Kearny, NJ below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Kearny, NJ

Local

National

Total Population

41,999

Number of Businesses

923

City Size

Medium

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Kearny, NJ

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 Kearny, NJ 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

1.1%

Some High School

1.0%

Average Work Experience

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

None

78.7%

1-2 years

14.6%

Less than 1 year

6.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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