Correction Officer Jobs in Decatur, TX

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Detention Officer I - County Jail - Sheriff

Denton, TX (21 miles from Decatur, TX)
22 days ago

Denton, TX (21 miles from Decatur, TX)
22 days ago

Must attain certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a Jailer within one (1) year of employment. Possession of a valid Driver's License....

Detention Officer I - PART TIME County Jail - Sheriff

Denton, TX (21 miles from Decatur, TX)
60+ days ago

Denton, TX (21 miles from Decatur, TX)
60+ days ago

Must attain certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a Jailer within one (1) year of employment. Possession of a valid Driver's License....

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Demographic Data for Decatur, TX

Moving to Decatur, TX? Find some basic demographic data about Decatur, TX below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Decatur, TX

Local

National

Total Population

18,755

Number of Businesses

606

City Size

Medium/Sm

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Decatur, TX

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 Decatur, TX offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

29.8%

High School or GED

26.2%

Associate's Degree

18.1%

Vocational Degree or Certification

13.0%

Master's Degree

7.9%

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 Decatur, TX

None

78.7%

1-2 years

14.6%

Less than 1 year

6.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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