How much does a Correctional Officer, Sr. make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Correctional Officer, Sr. salary in Los Angeles, CA is $65,489 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $58,137 and $72,840. 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. 

Correctional Officer, Sr. Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Officer, Sr. Salary $51,444 Los Angeles,CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Correctional Officer, Sr. Salary $58,137 Los Angeles,CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Correctional Officer, Sr. Salary $65,489 Los Angeles,CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Correctional Officer, Sr. Salary $72,840 Los Angeles,CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Correctional Officer, Sr. Salary $79,533 Los Angeles,CA February 26, 2024
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Agility 0.13%
Recruitment management 0.12%
Laundry 0.08%
Others 99.67%

Job Description for Correctional Officer, Sr.

Correctional Officer, Sr. enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer, Sr. oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer, Sr. documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires Firearms Certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer, Sr. works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Correctional Officer, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Correctional Officer, Sr.

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Correctional Officer, Sr., the first career path typically progresses to Campus Police Supervisor.

The second career path typically progresses to Police Sergeant.

Additionally, the third career path typically starts with an Emergency Dispatcher position, and then progresses to Emergency Dispatch Supervisor.

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Correctional Officer, Sr. salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Correctional Officer, Sr., the highest Correctional Officer, Sr. salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Correctional Officer, Sr. salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Correctional Officer, Sr. salary is in Miami, FL, where the Correctional Officer, Sr. salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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