Correction Officer Jobs in Merkel, TX

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Corrections Officer - Jail (Application Pool)

Taylor County
Abilene, TX (19 miles from Merkel, TX)
30+ days ago

Abilene, TX (19 miles from Merkel, TX)
30+ days ago

Corrections Officer - Jail (Application Pool) Taylor County is currently seeking qualified applicants for Corrections Officers at the Taylor County Jail. This is a pooling listing....

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Detention Officer

Management and Training Corporation
Anson, TX (20 miles from Merkel, TX)
60+ days ago

Anson, TX (20 miles from Merkel, TX)
60+ days ago

Prior corrections experience is preferred. Must successfully complete required pre-service training....

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Demographic Data for Merkel, TX

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

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Merkel, TX

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National

Total Population

5,133

Number of Businesses

City Size

Medium/Sm

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Merkel, 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 Merkel, TX offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

29.8%

High School or GED

26.1%

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 Merkel, TX

None

78.7%

1-2 years

14.6%

Less than 1 year

6.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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