Corrections Cadet
Columbia, MSJob$20.5/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Corrections Cadet is an entry-level position with primary responsibility for security in areas such as the key room, dormitory, control center, field, trips, or gate. The cadet may act independently or under general supervision. A high school diploma or GED is required, with one year of continuous employment in any field accepted as a substitute, and a valid driver's license is required.
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Full job description
Corrections Cadet pay will start $20.50 per hour + a retention rate for each hour you work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a high school diploma or GED. SUBSTITUTIONS: One year of continuous employment in any field of work will substitute for the high school diploma or GED. Must have a valid driver's license. This is an entry level position with primary responsibility in security such as key room, dormitory, control center, field, trip, or gate officer. May act independently or under general supervision.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,791 open Security jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$20.5/hr
- US median$18–19/hr693 hourly ranges
This rate, $20.50/hr, is 10% above the US median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the middle half of Security hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 15 open Security jobs in Mississippi and 2,791 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Security postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (1,490 postings).
- Education
- 674 of the 2,791 open Security jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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