Correctional Officers and Jailers in California
Correctional officers and jailers guard inmates in prisons, jails, and other correctional facilities. They monitor prisoner behavior, enforce institutional rules, and maintain security according to established procedures In California the median pay is $96,370 a year, 64% above the national median of $58,940.
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Who is hiring in California
Openings in California and remote
- Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor) · Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Los Angeles, California · $76415–$98606
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in California
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 33-3012.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.