Detention Officer Salary in Shreveport, Louisiana

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How much does a Detention Officer make in Shreveport, LA? The average Detention Officer salary in Shreveport, LA is $47,427 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $42,345 and $52,666. 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
Acro Service Corp - Phoenix , AZ
Detention Officer - Trainee and Lateral Location: Phoenix, Arizona Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time As a Detention Officer, your career opportunities are numerous. You can advance in rank ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
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 - 4 days ago
Correction Officer
Multi-County Juvenile Detention Center - Lancaster , OH
Duties: provides direct supervision to detention residents, thoroughly documenting resident behavior (e.g. conducts room checks on residents every 15 minutes and/or as directed; observes residents in ...
ZipRecruiter - 13 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 - 16 days ago
Registered Nurse Part Time
Kootenai County - Coeur d'Alene , ID
Train Juvenile Detention Officers on medical protocols, CPR/First Aid, medication distribution, and more. • Medication & Records : Administer medications, maintain accurate medical records, and ...
ZipRecruiter - 30 days ago
Juvenile Supervision Officer
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 - 1 day 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 Shreveport, LA. The base salary for Detention Officer ranges from $42,345 to $52,666 with the average base salary of $47,427. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,345 to $52,666 with the average total cash compensation of $47,427.

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About Shreveport, Louisiana    Shreveport is located in Northwest Louisiana. It is the center of the Ark-La-Tex region where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet. It is also part of ....More

Shreveport, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

Detention Officer Salary in popular cities: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette

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