Jail Officer Salary in Miami, FL

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How much does a Jail Officer make in Miami, FL? The average Jail Officer salary in Miami, FL is $48,803 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $43,577 and $54,196. 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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Jail Officer

Jones County Sheriff - Anamosa , IA

The Jones County Jail Administrator is now accepting applications for the position of jail officer. This is a full-time position that includes the county benefits package. Starting pay is $20.10 hour ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 5 days ago

Jail Officer

Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail - Williamsburg , VA

Escorts and transports inmates to specified areas both within the jail facility, and outside the facility if so assigned. Guards and directs inmates during work assignments; supervises visitation ...

ZipRecruiter - 26 days ago

Deputy Sheriff - Virginia DCJS Jail Certified - $10k Hiring Bonus

Alexandria Sheriff's Office - Alexandria , VA

An Overview The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is recruiting current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Certified Jail Officer/Deputy applicants who wish to take their experience to the ...

ZipRecruiter - 13 days ago

Security Officer - City Jail

Allied Universal® - Culver City , CA

Job Description As a Security Officer - City Jail $21. 00 pay rate , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government ...

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Detention Officer

Houston County GA - Warner Robins , GA

Ability to complete GA POST Basic Jail Officer Training Course; Must be 20 years of age by completion of basic training; Vision 20/40 corrected; Must be able to climb stairs reaching, bending ...

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Female Correctional Officer/Jailer

Cerro Gordo County - Mason City , IA

Jail AdministratorShift: Assigned shift could be 7:55 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 3:55 p.m. to 12:00 p.m ... The Correctional Officer will implement activities associated with the intake and holding of ...

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What does a Jail Officer do?

Common responsibilities of a Jail Officer

Monitors and updates post logs, writes reports and documents incidents.

May 19, 2023

Reviews and updates inmate custody status in reference to bond amount changes, charges added and dismissed.

January 18, 2023

Performs any necessary repairs/replacements to plumbing equipment including, but not limited to, pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, water closets, water heaters, water softeners, etc.

February 06, 2023

Supervises inmate trustees performing various duties such as serving meals to inmates, loading and unloading materials at the dock, cleaning jail cells, performing laundry detail, and performing kitchen detail.

March 02, 2023

Attend and successfully complete the Berks County Jail Correctional Officer Basic Orientation Training Program.

March 24, 2023

Completes efficiently and accurately corrections paperwork including but not limited to booking, medication, and release records, reports.

April 09, 2023

Distributes mail to prisoners.

May 08, 2023

Requires working in an environment where there is possibility of foul odors.

May 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Jail Officer in Miami, FL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

43577

54196

48803

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

43577

54196

48803

What is the average salary for Jail Officer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Jail Officer in Miami, FL. The base salary for Jail Officer ranges from $43,577 to $54,196 with the average base salary of $48,803. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,577 to $54,196 with the average total cash compensation of $48,803.

View Average Salary for Jail Officer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$48,803	$43,577 - $54,196
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$48,803	$43,577 - $54,196

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Jail Officer Salary Near Miami, FL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Hialeah, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,622 - $54,252	COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Hollywood, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,852 - $54,539	COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Pembroke Pines, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,568 - $54,185	COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Fort Lauderdale, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,852 - $54,539	COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Coconut Creek, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,852 - $54,539	COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Boca Raton, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,446 - $55,277	COMPARE TO Miami, FL

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About Miami, Florida

Miami, officially the City of Miami, is the cultural, economic and financial center of South Florida. Miami is the seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida. The city covers an area of about 56.6 square miles (147 km2), between the Everglades to the west and Biscayne Bay on the east; with a 2017 estimated population of 463,347, Miami is the sixth most densely populated major city in the United States. The Miami metropolitan area is home to 6.1 million people and the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Miami's metro area is the second-most populous metropolis i...

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