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Avg. salary range
$61k–$65k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Correctional officers guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.
Career Level
What you'll need
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Strength/ Dexterity
Are you able to lift a moderate amount of weight without any issue? Can you stand or walk for an extended period of time?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Leadership
Do you work well in a group setting? Are you good at building relationships with others? Are you good at recognizing the skills of others?
Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
Education & Training
High School Diploma
A high school diploma is a North American academic qualification awarded upon high school graduation. The high school diploma is typically studied for over the course of four years, from Grade 9 to Grade 12.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$59,900
Average
$64,100
High
$75,200
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8 hours long but times can be any time of the day or week. Shifts are usually 5 days a week. Required overtime is possible.
Public Safety, Security, & Law
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$63,433
Overall Rank
138th
out of 199 careers
In Public Safety, Security, & Law
7th
out of 8 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
