Detention Officer Salary in Knoxville, Tennessee

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How much does a Detention Officer make in Knoxville, TN? The average Detention Officer salary in Knoxville, TN is $47,044 as of December 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $42,007 and $52,243. 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
Eddy County - Carlsbad , NM
Detention officers may be assigned to duty stations in the Adult Male Unit, Adult Female Unit. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, attend job-related meetings in and out of town, and ...
Jobcase.com / Upward.net - 9 days ago
Police Officer
City of Broken Arrow - Broken Arrow , OK
... detention; search warrants, and similar legal documents; testify at administrative and court ... the Field Training Officer Programs. Physical Requirements: Tasks involve the ability to ...
iHire - 85 days ago
Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center
Central Oklahoma Jobs - Shawnee , OK
NOW RECRUITING/FULL AND PART TIME Detention Officers Booking Officers Central Control Operators REQUIREMENTS Resident of the US 18 years old HS diploma or GED Must pass a back ground check Safety ...
Recruitology - 74 days ago
Registered Nurse - Correctional - $44-49 per hour
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
HealtheCareers.com - 80 days ago
Deputy Sheriff - Detentions - Telecommunications - Court Services
San Miguel County Sheriff's Office - Montrose County , CO
Currently, Deputy Sheriff positions are being offered in Detentions, Telecommunications, and Court ... Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification. Please review the complete job ...
ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago
Physician Psychiatric-Mental Health - Competitive Salary
VieMed Healthcare Staffing - Eloy , AZ
The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff ... DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The IHSC mission is comprehensive and the unique detention environment ...
DocCafe.com - 23 days ago

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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

Knoxville, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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