Correction Officer Jobs in Texas

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Detention Officer

  • Management and Training Corporation
  • Anson, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Anson, TX
  • 10 hours ago

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

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Correctional Officer

  • Texas Department of Criminal Justice - SET
  • Humble, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Humble, TX
  • 2 days ago

$52k Per Year Position range in Harris County $40k - $54k Per Year Correctional Officer Texas Department of Criminal Justice - SET Occupation: Correctional Officers and Jailers Location: HUMBLE, TX...

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Correctional Officer (Senior Officer Specialist)

  • JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
  • Bastrop, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Bastrop, TX
  • 3 days ago

Duty Locion: FCI Bastrop, TX Duties Help Provides supervision, care and correctional trement of inmes and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers....

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Corrections Officer General Application Pool

  • Hays County, TX
  • San Marcos, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • San Marcos, TX
  • 3 days ago

Typing Test: Below are the positions and the minimum words-per-minute (WPM) typing speeds required: Corrections Officers, Corrections Specialists, and Animal Control Officers - Minimum 15 WPM Deputy...

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0000006135.Juvenile Detention Officer I.Juvenile Detention Center

  • Dallas County
  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 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
  • 4 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 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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Juvenile Detention Officer / Full-Time

  • Ellis County, TX
  • Waxahachie, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Waxahachie, TX
  • 4 days ago

enforcement sex offender registration check, FBI fingerprint based criminal history background check (NCIC), agree to a criminal records check and meet the requirements of the Texas Conde of Criminal...

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Detention Officer

  • LaSalle Corrections
  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 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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Corrections Officer

  • Bell County Sheriff's Department
  • Belton, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Belton, TX
  • 5 days ago

Operate within the correctional facility system to keep record of everyone admitted to or released from the correctional facility. Performs related work as required....

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Detention Officer

  • Collin County Government
  • McKinney, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • McKinney, TX
  • 6 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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Juvenile Supervision Officer/Detention Officer - Level 04

  • Hidalgo County, TX
  • Hidalgo, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Hidalgo, TX
  • 7 days ago

General Description The Juvenile Supervision Officer (Juvenile Detention Officer) position monitors and supervises the daily activities of detained juveniles in the detention facility. Responsible...

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Detention Officer

  • City of Mesquite
  • Mesquite, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Mesquite, TX
  • 8 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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Sheriff's Office - Detention Officer

  • Brazos County, TX
  • Bryan, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Bryan, TX
  • 10 days ago

Preferred: Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required: Basic certification as a jailer from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE); upon hiring or must...

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Detention Deputy - SO Jail Administration

  • Brazos County, TX
  • Bryan, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Bryan, TX
  • 10 days ago

Patrols the county with emphasis on crime prevention, traffic safety, assisting the public (stranded motorists, directions), answering complaints, safeguarding property, and enforcing laws and ordinances...

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Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor)

  • JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
  • Texarkana, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Texarkana, TX
  • 12 days ago

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

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Demographic Data for Texas

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Texas

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 Texas 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 Texas
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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