Correction Officer Jobs

A Corrections Officer, also known as a Correctional Officer, plays a crucial role in the social service industry by ensuring the security, safety, and welfare of incarcerated individuals in a prison, jail or reformatory. They enforce rules and regulations to prevent disturbances and maintain order among the inmates. Their duties include regularly inspecting facilities for contraband items, overseeing inmate activities, transporting inmates, and reporting on the inmate's conduct. Furthermore, they are essential in providing a controlled environment where inmates can rehabilitate and prepare for reintegration into society.

Important skills for a Corrections Officer include strong interpersonal and communication skills, physical strength, self-discipline, assertiveness, and the ability to make sound judgments quickly. They should have a high school diploma or equivalent, although some positions may require a bachelor's degree. In many cases, they should also complete a training academy as well as on-the-job training. Some states may require certification such as the Certified Correctional Officer (CCO) certification. Prior to becoming a Corrections Officer, a person could have roles such as a security guard, police officer, or military personnel, which provide valuable experience in maintaining security and handling potentially dangerous situations.

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Detention Deputy

  • Pueblo, CO
  • 12 days ago
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 12 days ago

Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office David J. Lucero Position Title Detention Deputy Job Type Full-Time Rate of Pay $25.21-$37.80 per hour (This position starts at the minimum of $25.21 per hour.) Job...

Detention Officer

  • Custer, SD
  • 19 days ago
  • Custer, SD
  • 19 days ago

THE WESTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE is hiring for the position of Detention Officer. Applicants must be 18 years of age, have a valid D.L., H.S Diploma or a GED equivalent and be able to pass WLEA...

Corrections Officer for County Jail

  • Wahpeton, ND
  • 20 days ago
  • Wahpeton, ND
  • 20 days ago

Start your career in Law Enforcement today! Full Time position. Starting pay is $22.19/hour with excellent benefits! After 1 year and completion of required training, hourly wage will increase....

Corrections Officer

  • Muskegon, MI
  • 26 days ago
  • Muskegon, MI
  • 26 days ago

Corrections Officers complete various police reports and records as required by the nature of their assignment....

Juvenile Detention Officer II

  • Elko, NV
  • 1 hour ago
  • Elko, NV
  • 1 hour ago

Identify problems, provides crisis intervention and implements disciplinary measures as necessary; maintains sight supervision of juveniles at all times during waking hours and conduct visual checks...

Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Forest

  • Elizabethtown, PA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Elizabethtown, PA
  • 1 hour ago

Observing inmates and inmate behavior by making periodic and unannounced rounds, head counts, and security checks, and reporting anything unusual to a corrections officer....

Security Custody Officer

  • San Gabriel, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Gabriel, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Overview Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and...

Juvenile Justice Detention Officer II - 80060058

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 11 hours ago

Prepares detained youth for court appearances, and transports and escorts detained youth to medical, criminal justice, social services and judicial facilities as needed according to departmental and...

Juvenile Justice Detention Officer I - 80003916

  • Tampa, FL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 16 hours ago

Requisition No: 848372 Agency: Juvenile Justice Working Title: JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER I - 80003916 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 80003916 Salary: $1,643.88 Bi-Weekly /...

Detention Officer

  • Liberty, MO
  • 20 hours ago
  • Liberty, MO
  • 20 hours ago

This is a civilian entry level position in our Detention Center. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED. Current shift assignments are as follows 7am -...

Juvenile Justice Detention Officer I - 80056093

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 20 hours ago

Requisition No: 848886 Agency: Juvenile Justice Working Title: JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER I - 80056093 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 80056093 Salary: $1,643.88 Bi-Weekly...

Corrections Officer

  • NY
  • 23 hours ago
  • NY
  • 23 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY: Correction officer positions are located throughout New York State in various facilities of the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision....

Security (Corrections) Deputy

  • Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • 1 day ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Integrity - Professionalism - Fairness - TeamworkInterested in joining a team of professionals who are focused on safety,the welfare of others, and community impact? Apply to...

Corrections Deputy

  • Ukiah, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ukiah, CA
  • 1 day ago

officer core course within one (1) year of appointment Knowledge of : Methods and techniques of dealing with individuals in custody....

Detention Officer

  • Yuma, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 1 day ago

officer One (1) year of general experience that demonstrates the following: The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the general public Capability of understanding and applying written and verbal...

Correction Officer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Corrections Officer Practice Tests
Top-level preparation for the Correctional Officer exam. Achieve your Correction Officer aspirations with help from the experts at Peterson's! Hours of preparation that includes: Three original...
How to Become a Police Officer in England and Wales
Currently, policing is unrepresentative of the society it represents. To correct that, its vital that underrepresented and disadvantaged groups can learn about policing and consider their options...
Introduction to Corrections
Introduction to Corrections online course with Griffith University, through Open Universities Australia. Study Legal, Justice and Security online.

Salary for Correction Officer Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSocialServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.



Highest Education Level

Correction Officers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.8%
Master's Degree
40.6%
Associate's Degree
5.2%
Doctorate Degree
3.2%
High School or GED
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%



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