Detention Officer Salary in Albany, New York

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How much does a Detention Officer make in Albany, NY? The average Detention Officer salary in Albany, NY is $52,495 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $46,871 and $58,295. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Detention Officer
Lubbock County - Lubbock , TX
Admit and release inmates from the detention center; take fingerprints; remove personal property ... Officers will obtain a basic understanding of standards established by the Texas Minimum Jail ...
LinkedIn - 26 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Med Surg
TK Health - Aurora , CO
Collaborate with healthcare team members and detention officers. * Administer medications according to policy and procedure, observe and document patient's response to pertinent medications
Vivian Health - 10 days ago
Armed Executive Protection Agent
United Security, Inc. (USI) - Farmington , CT
Active Driver's License * 5+ Years Law Enforcement, Detention Officer, Military Police or Executive Protection Experience Required * $40PH (Farmington CT) * Per Diem / Contract Role- AS NEEDED Job ...
LinkedIn - 79 days ago
Flex Security Officer
Jbm Patrol & Protection - Waupun , WI
Flex Security Officer FLEX SECURITY OFFICER needed in Beaver Dam, WI and surrounding areas * FT/1st & 2nd Shifts - $19-21/hr - Weekly Pay At JBM, quality starts and ends with our Security Officers
Talroo / Jobs2Careers - 9 days ago
U.S. ARMY MILITARY POLICE
U.S. Army - Boston , MA
You'll also train in corrections and detention, investigations and mobility, and security around ... Whether you serve part-time or full-time as an enlisted Soldier or Army Officer, you'll earn ...
JobGet - 51 days ago
Unarmed Security Officer | Weekly Pay
Internal Security Associates, LLC - Andover , MA
Unarmed Security Officer Unarmed Security Officers needed in Andover, MA * PT/FT - All Shifts - $18-19/hr - Weekly Pay * FT - 1st Shift Supervisor - $20/hr - Weekly Pay Primary Job Duties * Gate ...
Talroo / Jobs2Careers - 9 days ago

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About Albany, New York    Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank....More

Albany, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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