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What are the average salary ranges for jobs in the Government? There are 95 jobs in Government category. Average salaries can vary and range from $49,519 to $254,739. Salary ranges can differ significantly depending on the job, industry, location, required experience, specific skills, education, and other factors... Salaries listed below are U.S. national averages data from July 28, 2021.

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Alternate Job Titles: Correctional Officer, Sr. | Corrections Officer II | Prisoner Supervision Senior Officer

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. Oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typical... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Correctional Officer / Jailer II | Corrections Officer II | Prisoner Supervision Senior Officer

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. Oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typical... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Correctional Officer, Sr. | Correctional Officer / Jailer II | Prisoner Supervision Senior Officer

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. Oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typical... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Criminal Investigator/Specialist

Conducts investigations of criminal cases. Analyzes collected data or evidence and prepares documentation for legal action. Conducts surveillance and interviews witnesses. Interfaces with various law enforcement agencies. May require an associate degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or a manager. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally indep... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Criminal Investigator

Conducts investigations of criminal cases. Analyzes collected data or evidence and prepares documentation for legal action. Conducts surveillance and interviews witnesses. Interfaces with various law enforcement agencies. May require an associate degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or a manager. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally indep... View job details

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About Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit Industry

The Non-Profit sector is comprised of tax-exempt entities that provide products and services based on their mission. Non-profit organization missions typically fall into one of several categories, such as religious, health, educational, charitable, scientific, or cruelty prevention. Non-profits use excess revenue to reinvest in their organizations, rather than allocating it to owners or members. Non-profit organizations must comply with the rules set forth in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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