Correction Officer Jobs in Texas

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Detention Officer-12 HR

  • The GEO Group
  • Falfurrias, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Falfurrias, TX
  • 18 hours ago

Work experience in a correctional setting preferred. May be required to possess valid state driver's license....

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Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

  • Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
  • Three Rivers, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Three Rivers, TX
  • 1 day 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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Cook (Correctional Officer)

  • The GEO Group
  • Karnes City, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Karnes City, TX
  • 1 day ago

Prior cooking and correctional food service training preferred. Must be able to communicate to all personnel the minimum production/service requirements of the job....

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Detention Officer

  • CoreCivic
  • Eden, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Eden, TX
  • 1 day ago

Must complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment....

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Major of Correctional Officers - Food Service - Bradshaw Unit (025002)

  • Texas Department of Criminal Justice
  • Henderson, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Henderson, TX
  • 1 day ago

Six years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody, law enforcement or food service management experience to include three years in the supervision of employees....

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Major of Correctional Officers - Food Service - Ellis Unit (024136)

  • Texas Department of Criminal Justice
  • Huntsville, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntsville, TX
  • 1 day ago

Six years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody, law enforcement or food service management experience to include three years in the supervision of employees....

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Major of Correctional Officers - Food Service - Woodman Unit (024071)

  • Texas Department of Criminal Justice
  • Gatesville, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Gatesville, TX
  • 1 day ago

Six years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody, law enforcement or food service management experience to include three years in the supervision of employees....

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Correctional Officer (Senior Officer Specialist)

  • Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
  • Three Rivers, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Three Rivers, TX
  • 2 days ago

Examples of occupations where specialized experience may have been gained: Correctional Officer Jailer Detention Officer Deputy Sheriff supervising inmates in a jail....

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Community Corrections Officer I - Community Supervision & Corrections Department

  • Fortbendcountytx
  • Richmond, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, TX
  • 2 days ago

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

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Sheriffs Office - Detention Officer

  • BRAZOS-COUNTY OF
  • Bryan, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Bryan, TX
  • 2 days ago

$23.02 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Brazos County $18.61 - $23.46 Per hour Sheriff's Office - Detention Officer BRAZOS-COUNTY OF Occupation: Correctional Officers and Jailers...

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Detention Officer

  • City of Irving
  • Irving, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 3 days ago

NOW OFFERING LATERAL HIRE OPPORTUNITY! Duties include booking, fingerprinting and photographing arrested persons; conducting intoxilyzer tests; searching and screening, supervising, preparing...

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Detention Officer

  • The GEO Group
  • Brackettville, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Brackettville, TX
  • 3 days ago

Work experience in a correctional setting preferred. May be required to possess valid state driver's license....

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Correctional Officer Lieutenant - 70042651

  • State of Florida
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of all Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to a shift....

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Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor)

  • Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
  • Three Rivers, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Three Rivers, TX
  • 4 days ago

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: GL-08: Experience in work such as a substance abuse counselor, probation officer, or law enforcement training coordinator....

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Senior Detention Officer

  • CoreCivic
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

$28.32 per hour At CoreCivic, our employees are driven bya deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibilityto better the public good. We are currently seeking a Senior...

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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
8.1%
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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