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Correctional Officer

Guards inmates in penal or rehabilitative institution in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.


 



   

Correctional Officer

   
Growth Rate 3.4%
Amount of Jobs in 2000 9,700
Projected Jobs in 2010 13,520
Projected openings per year 620
Entry-level Salary $19,053
Entry-level Hourly $9.16
Median-level Salary $22,902
Median-level Hourly $11.01
Experienced-level Salary $27,932
Experienced-level Hourly $13.43
(*2002 Wage amounts)  
   
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