Correction Officer Jobs in Nevada, TX

1-5 of 5 Jobs

Detention Officer

  • City of Forney
  • Forney, TX (21 miles from Nevada, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Forney, TX (21 miles from Nevada, TX)
  • 2 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 (12 miles from Nevada, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Allen, TX (12 miles from Nevada, TX)
  • 4 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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Detention Officer

  • Collin County Government
  • McKinney, TX (15 miles from Nevada, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • McKinney, TX (15 miles from Nevada, 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 (23 miles from Nevada, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mesquite, TX (23 miles from Nevada, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

by successfully completing annual recertification administered by the Texas Department of Public Safety....

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Detention Officer

  • City of Garland
  • Garland, TX (15 miles from Nevada, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Garland, TX (15 miles from Nevada, 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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Demographic Data for Nevada, TX

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


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