Correctional Officer Jobs in Houston, TX (5,429)
SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER
Sr. Psychologist - MHTDP - Murray Unit
Security Road Supervisor
Emergency Dispatcher & Detention Officer (24/7)
Police Service Officer I - Telecommunicator/Detention Officer (7 positions)
Police Service Officer I - Telecommunicator/Detention Officer (7 positions)
Emergency Dispatcher & Detention Officer (24/7)
SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER
Psych MidLevel Practitioner-OP
SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER
SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER
Collector - Patient Accounts REMOTE (Must be Houston Based)
Detention Officer
Hospital Security Officer - Detention Care & Oversight
Police Service Officer I - Telecommunicator/Detention Officer (7 positions)
P/T HOSPITAL OFFICER
P/T HOSPITAL OFFICER
P/T HOSPITAL OFFICER
Psych MidLevel Practitioner-OP
Staff Psychiatrist, CHS-CMC - CASUAL
Staff Psychiatrist, CHS-CMC - CASUAL
Correctional Officer
Correctional Officer
Detention Officer Jail Ops & Career Growth
Detention Officer
Detention Officer: Paid TCOLE Certification & Career Growth
P/T HOSPITAL OFFICER
Correctional Officer
Adult Probation Counselor - Remote Days & Training Benefits
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER (8 HR).
Correctional Security & Rehabilitation Officer
Detention Officer
MC Care Cntrct Administrator - Baybrook Office - Full-Time
Correctional Officer Salary in Houston
Correctional Officers working in Houston, TX make an average annual salary of $33K and a maximum annual salary of around $56K.
Job Description
Working as a Correctional Officer in Houston, TX
There are 5,429 Correctional Officer opportunities available in Houston, 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.
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Correctional Officer jobs near Houston, TX
Correctional Officers in Houston, TX Resume Data
Average Experience for Correctional Officers in Houston, TX
- More than 10 years: 51%
- 6-10 years: 33%
- 3-5 years: 13%
- 1-2 years: 2%
- Less than 1 year: 1%
Educational Background for Correctional Officers in Houston, TX
- Diploma: 55%
- Bachelors: 21%
- Associates: 15%
- Masters: 8%
- Doctorate: 1%
Top Skill for Correctional Officers in Houston, TX
- Work style: Reliability: 22%
- Security guard skills: 13%
- Customer focus & orientation: 13%
- Attention to detail: 12%
- Verbal communication: 10%
- Customer service: 8%
- Delivery driver: 7%
- Call center customer service: 5%
- Sales skills: 5%
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees: 4%
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