Correction Officer Jobs in Grand Prairie, TX

1-13 of 13 Jobs

Detention Officer

  • City of Lewisville
  • Lewisville, TX (18 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lewisville, TX (18 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Preference may be given to candidates who have previously taken and passed the Municipal Jailer Course or have attained certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a Jailer....

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Detention Officer

  • City of Carrollton
  • Carrollton, TX (13 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Carrollton, TX (13 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 9 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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Supervisory Correctional Officer (Captain)

  • JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
  • Fort Worth, TX (19 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (19 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Supervisory Correctional Officer (Captain) Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public...

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0000009585.Juvenile Detention Officer I.Medlock

  • Dallas County (TX)
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 15 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 Keller
  • Keller, TX (18 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Keller, TX (18 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 19 days ago

Provide prisoner information reports and records for arraignments with the judge or other law enforcement agency. 12....

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Detention Officer

  • City of Plano, TX
  • Plano, TX (24 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 29 days ago
  • Plano, TX (24 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 29 days ago

As a Detention Officer, you'll be at the forefront of law enforcement, trusted with the vital task of overseeing the welfare, confinement, and management of individuals within our facility....

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Civilian Detention Officer

  • DFW International Airport
  • DFW Airport, TX (8 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • DFW Airport, TX (8 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

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

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0000003034.Juvenile Detention Officer I.Juvenile Detention Center

  • Dallas County
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

....JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER I.JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars JOB DESCRIPTION Functions as an entry level Juvenile Detention Officer providing direct supervision to youths in a...

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Detention Supervisor

  • City of Lewisville
  • Lewisville, TX (18 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lewisville, TX (18 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Licenses and Certifications: Basic Jailer certification through Texas Commission on Law Enforcement; CPR Certified or ability to obtain within two (2) months; TASER certification or ability to obtain...

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DETENTION OFFICER - Sheriff's Office

  • Tarrant County
  • Fort Worth, TX (19 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (19 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 60+ 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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0000006135.Juvenile Detention Officer I.Juvenile Detention Center

  • Dallas County
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 90+ 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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Detention Officer

  • LaSalle Corrections
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 90+ 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
  • 90+ days ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • 90+ days ago

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

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Demographic Data for Grand Prairie, TX

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie, TX 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 Grand Prairie, TX
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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