How much does a Detention Officer make in New York? The average Detention Officer salary in New York is $55,133 as of March 01, 2025, but the range typically falls between $49,226 and $61,224. 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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Job Openings for Detention Officer in New York
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 - Today
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 - Today
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 - 12 days ago
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 - 81 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 - 29 days ago
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 - 11 days ago

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $56,633 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $51,409 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $50,892 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $58,960 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $56,736 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $56,736 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $55,960 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $55,236 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $52,547 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $51,150 Date Updated March 01, 2025

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