Correction Officer Jobs in Garland, TX

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Detention Officer

  • City of Forney
  • Forney, TX (17 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Forney, TX (17 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 8 days ago

High School Diploma or GED equivalent One (1) year of experience in law enforcement, jail operations, or equivalent is preferred....

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Detention Officer

  • City of Allen, TX
  • Allen, TX (10 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Allen, TX (10 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Skill in: Establishing and maintaining working relationships with professional and support staff, vendors, the public, inmates, other law enforcement agencies, and City employees....

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0000006135.Juvenile Detention Officer I.Juvenile Detention Center

  • Dallas County
  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, 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 (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, 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 (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, 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

  • Collin County Government
  • McKinney, TX (17 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • McKinney, TX (17 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Must be able to obtain the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) County Jailer Certification within twelve (12) months after assignment (paid for by Collin County)....

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Detention Officer

  • City of Mesquite
  • Mesquite, TX (11 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mesquite, TX (11 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Salary: $19.96/hr. minimum To participate in a variety of semi-skilled tasks involved in the processing of prisoners for detention in the municipal jail; to oversee the safety and well-being of...

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Juvenile Detention Officer I.5003300

  • Dallas County (TX)
  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 45+ 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 (21 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Frisco, TX (21 miles from Garland, 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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0000007594.Juvenile Detention Officer I.Juvenile Detention Center

  • Dallas County (TX)
  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Functions as an entry level Juvenile Detention Officer providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility. Provides day-to-day direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour...

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Detention Officer

  • City of Garland
  • Garland, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Garland, 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 (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, 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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0000006141.Juvenile Detention Officer II.Juvenile Detention Center

  • Dallas County (TX)
  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, 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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Detention Officer

  • City of Carrollton
  • Carrollton, TX (15 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Carrollton, TX (15 miles from Garland, 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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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Garland, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Garland, 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 Garland, TX
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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