Correction Officer Jobs in Texas

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Transportation Mobility Service Officer I (Temporary Community Service Officer)

  • City of Austin
  • Amarillo, TX
  • moments ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • moments ago

Experience working with local police and county law enforcement units. Bilingual / Spanish Speaker preferred. Licenses and Certifications Required: Valid Texas Class C Driver License....

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Correctional Officer

  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Salary Confidential Position range in Dallas County $41k - $56k Per Year Correctional Officer Federal Bureau of Prisons Occupation: Correctional Officers and Jailers Location: Dallas, TX - 75219 Positions...

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Detention Officer

  • BERING STRAITS NATIVE CORPORATION and PARAGON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
  • El Paso, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Obtain ACA correctional officer certification within 1 year of employment. Meet the minimum physical requirements for the position....

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TJJD - Juvenile Correctional Officer II / III / IV - (GNS) - 56273

  • TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
  • Gainesville, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Gainesville, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Personnel in this career ladder have the working title of Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO)....

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Community Corrections Officer I - Grant Funded - Community Supervision & Corrections Department

  • Fortbendcountytx
  • Rosenberg, TX
  • 19 hours ago
  • Rosenberg, TX
  • 19 hours ago

Required to become a certified corrections officer within one year of employment by attending training provided by the state....

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Detention Officer (Unarmed)

  • Gardaworld Federal Services
  • El Paso, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 20 hours ago

Qualifications: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in military, security, or law enforcement Must be able to provide proof of citizenship or legal US work authorization....

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Detention Officer

  • Lubbock County
  • Lubbock, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Lubbock, TX
  • 21 hours ago

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possession of, or ability to obtain a Basic Jailers License Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)....

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Entry Level Detention Officer

  • Lubbock County
  • Lubbock, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Lubbock, TX
  • 21 hours ago

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possession of, or ability to obtain a Basic Jailers License Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)....

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Correctional Officer - Up to $49,056.00 Recruitment Incentive - Direct Hire

  • Department Of Justice
  • Three Rivers, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Three Rivers, TX
  • 3 days ago

Service Competitive Promotion potential 08 Job family (Series) 0007 Correctional Officer Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Bargaining unit status No Announcement number DHA...

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Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

  • Bureau of Prisons \/ Federal Prison System
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities....

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Detention Supervisor

  • Akima
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 5 days ago

The incumbent must have a minimum of one year of experience as a detention officer and two years of successful experience in field supervision (civilian law enforcement, commercial or industrial guard...

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Detention Officer

  • City of Lewisville
  • Lewisville, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Lewisville, TX
  • 5 days 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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Community Service Officer

  • City of Wichita Falls, TX
  • Wichita Falls, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Wichita Falls, TX
  • 7 days ago

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to provide clerical and customer service support on a broad knowledge of police subjects. This is accomplished by extensive training on the Texas...

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Community Service Officer

  • City of Aurora
  • Abilene, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Abilene, TX
  • 10 days ago

Higher level education. 1-2 years of experience in law enforcement, loss prevention, internal investigations, or security. Knowledge: Safe and proper operation of a motor vehicle....

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Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor)

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

Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor) 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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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
29.9%
High School or GED
25.8%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
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 Texas
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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