Correction Officer Jobs in Newark, NJ

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United Nations Secretariat
New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
28 days ago

New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
28 days ago

ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Chief of JCS (D-1) or his/her delegate, the Corrections Officer (P-3) will undertake the following functions: Policy and Guidance: Contributes to the ongoing development...

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Correctional Officer (Eastern Region-NC)

State of North Carolina
Carteret, NJ (11 miles from Newark, NJ)
45+ days ago

Carteret, NJ (11 miles from Newark, NJ)
45+ 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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Demographic Data for Newark, NJ

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

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Newark, NJ

Local

National

Total Population

311,885

Number of Businesses

5,566

City Size

Large

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Newark, 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 Newark, NJ offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

29.8%

High School or GED

25.8%

Associate's Degree

18.3%

Vocational Degree or Certification

13.1%

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 Newark, NJ

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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