Correction Officer Jobs in Denton, TX

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Civilian Detention Officer

  • DFW International Airport
  • DFW Airport, TX (23 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • DFW Airport, TX (23 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Uses law enforcement devices and techniques such as handcuffs, restraint chair, defensive tactics, use-of-force, etc....

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Detention Officer

  • City of Grapevine
  • Grapevine, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grapevine, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Furnishes information for court officials, bail bondsmen, families, attorneys, and other law enforcement personnel....

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Detention Officer

  • City of Frisco (TX)
  • Frisco, TX (17 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Frisco, TX (17 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

Must be able to successfully complete training in defensive tactics within one (1) year of employment and maintain proficiency in defense tactics. Must be a United States citizen....

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Detention Officer I - PART TIME County Jail - Sheriff

  • Denton County (TX)
  • Denton, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Denton, 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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Detention Officer I - County Jail - Sheriff

  • Denton County (TX)
  • Denton, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Denton, TX
  • 90+ 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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Detention Officer (Part-Time)

  • Town of Little Elm
  • Little Elm, TX (11 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Little Elm, TX (11 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Manual Dexterity/Motor Skills : A Detention Officer must: Have the dexterity to be proficient in the use of their defensive tactics equipment such as handcuffs, and pepper spray....

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Detention Officer

  • City of Carrollton
  • Carrollton, TX (23 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Carrollton, TX (23 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

JOB TITLE: Detention Officer DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Police REPORTS TO: Detention Supervisor SUMMARY: Responsible for providing care and custody of detainees to include booking, finger printing,...

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Demographic Data for Denton, TX

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Denton, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.



Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Denton, TX 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
1.0%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Denton, TX
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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