Correction Officer Jobs in Dfw, TX

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DETENTION OFFICER - Sheriff's Office

  • Tarrant County
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Must be proficient in the use of defensive tactics requiring physical force including the use of intermediate impact weapons and firearms if required....

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Correctional Officer

  • LaSalle Corrections
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Experience in correctional setting is highly desirable....

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Civilian Detention Officer

  • DFW International Airport
  • DFW Airport, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • DFW Airport, TX
  • 12 days ago

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

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0000006135.Juvenile Detention Officer I.Juvenile Detention Center

  • Dallas County
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Functions as an entry level Juvenile Detention Officer providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility. Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program. Special...

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Juvenile Detention Officer III.5003500

  • Dallas County (TX)
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Functions as a lead Juvenile Detention Officer in providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility and assists in the development and evaluation of residential programs....

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Detention Officer

  • LaSalle Corrections
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent Experience in correctional setting is highly desirable Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative...

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Detention Officer

  • City of Grand Praire, TX
  • Grand Prairie, TX (8 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX (8 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

All detention officers must attend defensive tactics training which is physically demanding....

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Juvenile Detention Officer I.5003300

  • Dallas County (TX)
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Functions as an entry level Juvenile Detention Officer providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility.1. Facilitates the daily scheduling of the detention hearing dockets...

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Detention Officer

  • City of Frisco (TX)
  • Frisco, TX (22 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Frisco, TX (22 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 60+ 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 (23 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Denton, TX (23 miles from Dfw, 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

  • City of Garland
  • Garland, TX (24 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Garland, TX (24 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

enforcement detainment policies and practices Basic knowledge of reporting management systems Basic skill transcribing, recording and confirming data Basic skill operating photographic and video recording...

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0000002051.Juvenile Detention Officer II.Juvenile Detention Center

  • Dallas County (TX)
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Functions as a journey level Juvenile Detention Officer, providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility.1. Provides direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention...

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Detention Officer I - County Jail - Sheriff

  • Denton County (TX)
  • Denton, TX (23 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Denton, TX (23 miles from Dfw, 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 (19 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Little Elm, TX (19 miles from Dfw, 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....

In Person Part Time

0000006141.Juvenile Detention Officer II.Juvenile Detention Center

  • Dallas County (TX)
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Dfw, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Functions as a journey level Juvenile Residential Officer providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour residential facility. Provides direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour residential...

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Dfw, 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 Dfw, 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
1.1%
Some High School
1.0%

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


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