Detention Officer Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

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How much does a Detention Officer make in Columbia, SC? The average Detention Officer salary in Columbia, SC is $47,944 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $42,807 and $53,240. 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
ProKatchers LLC - Phoenix , AZ
Detention Officer Location : Phoenix, AZ 85003 Duration : FT Permanent Shift Details : Applicants must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license Job ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Detention Officer
Acro Service Corp - Phoenix , AZ
REQUIREMENTS * Be an effective communicator, even in the most challenging of situations * Care about the safety and wellbeing of others, both within and outside a jail setting * Respect all ...
LinkedIn - 1 day 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 - 13 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 - 82 days ago
Attorney
United States Marine Corps - New York , NY
OFFICER CANDIDATE COURSE - LAW: Third-year law students and bar-certified lawyers begin their ... Detention Operations, Investigations, Fiscal Law, Government Contracting, and Status of Force ...
LinkedIn - 30 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 - 54 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Detention Officer in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Detention Officer ranges from $42,807 to $53,240 with the average base salary of $47,944. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,807 to $53,240 with the average total cash compensation of $47,944.

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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

Detention Officer Salary in popular cities: Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant

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