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Correctional Officers and Jailers Salaries
in Lake Charles, LA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $19.79 – $21.77
Average Annual Pay
Range: $41,163 – $45,280
Salaries for Correctional Officers and Jailers near Lake Charles
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Alabama, AL
$24.76
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Alaska, AK
$37.42
80.1%Higher than Correctional Officers and Jailers in Lake Charles, LA
Arizona, AZ
$27.85
34.0%Higher than Correctional Officers and Jailers in Lake Charles, LA
Arkansas, AR
$21.15
1.8%Higher than Correctional Officers and Jailers in Lake Charles, LA
California, CA
$46.18
122.2%Higher than Correctional Officers and Jailers in Lake Charles, LA
How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$17.66/hr
Range: $16.82 - $18.50
Annual Rate
$36,738
Range: $34,989 - $38,488
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$20.78/hr
Range: $19.79 - $21.77
Annual Rate
$43,221
Range: $41,163 - $45,280
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$23.90/hr
Range: $22.76 - $25.04
Annual Rate
$49,704
Range: $47,337 - $52,072
Correctional Officers and Jailers job description
Correctional Officers and Jailers professionals provide essential administrative support in office environments. They handle correspondence, maintain records, and coordinate office activities to ensure smooth business operations.
- •Manage correspondence and communications
- •Maintain accurate records and files
- •Schedule appointments and meetings
- •Process documents and data entry
- •Greet visitors and answer phones
- •Support other staff members
- •Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)
- •Organizational skills
- •Communication skills
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Customer service
- •High school diploma required
- •Associate degree preferred
- •Previous office experience
- •Typing speed 40+ WPM
