Correction Officer Jobs in Portland, TX

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Cadet Corrections Officer - Sheriff's Office - J1515 - 37200

  • Nueces County, TX
  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Portland, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Portland, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Required Test: All applicants will be required to take The Law Enforcement Civil Service Exam (LECSE) implemented August 2017. The LE Exam is conducted every - Wednesday and Friday, at 8:30am....

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Corrections Officer - J15130 - 37200

  • Nueces County, TX
  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Portland, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX (11 miles from Portland, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Must have a current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Jailers License (TCOLE). SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the Corrections Officer position is to guard, observe and transport inmates....

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Demographic Data for Portland, TX

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Portland, 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 Portland, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.7%
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 Portland, TX
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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