Correctional Officer Jobs in Austin, TX (1,417)
Analyst, Demand Management
Staff Systems Engineer - AV & Unified Comms.
HR Data Entry Specialist
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
RN Nurse Manager
Fire Sprinkler Inspector
Quality Control Manager
MASTER SCHEDULER
Medical Assistant, CMC- Kyle Unit
Healthcare Construction Superintendent
EHS Associate
Corrections Officer
Clinical Mental Health Professional Sr.
Clinical Mental Health Professional Sr.
Safety Coordinator
Clinical Mental Health Professional
Commercial Service Technician IV
Safety Coordinator - Industrial
Safety Coordinator
Chief Psychiatrist
Data Center Construction Security Manager
Commissary Operations Team Member
Commissary Operations Team Member
Commissary Operations Team Member
Staff Psychiatrist Out Pat-CMC - Austin MH Hub
Staff Psychiatrist Out Pat-CMC - Austin MH Hub
Staff Psychiatrist Out Patient-CMC - Austin MH Hub
Chief Psychiatrist
Chief Psychiatrist
State Partnerships Manager (Austin, TX)
Remote Correctional Hearings Officer III
Senior Correctional Hearings Officer (Remote)
Correctional Hearings Officer 3 - Hearings | Tacoma
Correctional Officer Salary in Austin
Correctional Officers working in Austin, TX make an average annual salary of $35K and a maximum annual salary of around $55K.
Job Description
Working as a Correctional Officer in Austin, TX
There are 1,417 Correctional Officer opportunities available in Austin, TX all with unique requirements.
The primary mission of this position is the protection and safety of inmates and staff. The correctional officer is responsible for maintaining the security of the institution through prevention, intervention, surveillance, observation, detection, and correction of unlawful activities within the institution. COs are responsible for searching inmates and their living quarters for illegal contraband (such as drugs or weapons) to ensure a safe working environment. Knowledge of operating procedures for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) functions required for deployment in an emergency situation. This position is also responsible for providing rehabilitation programming support for incarcerated offenders whose health services are provided by contract vendors.
Correctional Officer jobs near Austin, TX
Correctional Officers in Austin, TX Resume Data
Average Experience for Correctional Officers in Austin, TX
- More than 10 years: 54%
- 6-10 years: 30%
- 3-5 years: 13%
- 1-2 years: 2%
- Less than 1 year: 1%
Educational Background for Correctional Officers in Austin, TX
- Diploma: 53%
- Bachelors: 25%
- Associates: 12%
- Masters: 10%
- Doctorate: 1%
Top Skill for Correctional Officers in Austin, TX
- Work style: Reliability: 22%
- Attention to detail: 14%
- Customer focus & orientation: 14%
- Security guard skills: 11%
- Verbal communication: 8%
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees: 7%
- Delivery driver: 7%
- Customer service: 7%
- Mechanical knowledge: 6%
- Sales skills: 5%
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