How much does a Detention Officer make in Massachusetts? The average Detention Officer salary in Massachusetts is $56,271 as of March 01, 2025, but the range typically falls between $50,242 and $62,487. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Detention Officer

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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 - 19 days ago
Collin County - McKinney , TX
If you want to meet residents of the Collin County Juvenile Detention Center where they are in ... If you want a job that contributes to more than just a company's bottom line or CEO's annual bonus ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Vanderbilt University Careers - Old Hickory , TN
Provide backup for other officers as necessary. * Assists medical personnel in the detention of psychiatric patients. * Provides protection and secure transportation services for psychiatric patients ...
Click To Hired US (JobSwipe) - 37 days ago
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 - 36 days ago
Children's Minnesota - Saint Paul , MN
The Security Officer will maintain a safe environment through patrol of the hospital, grounds and outlying buildings. Security Officers will respond to all calls for service; both emergency and non ...
minnesotajobs.com - 1 day ago
U.S. Army - Allentown , PA
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 - 60 days ago

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $54,254 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $54,822 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $55,133 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $54,616 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $54,460 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $57,977 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $55,236 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $57,977 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $57,977 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $56,477 Date Updated March 01, 2025

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