Career Outlook for Correctional Officers and Jailers
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The overall job outlook for Correctional Officer or Jailer careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 11.71 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 1.95 percent per year. Demand for Correctional Officers and Jailers is expected to go up, with an expected 39,960 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 1.09 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Correctional Officers and Jailers in the following states
Texas | 49,250 |
California | 44,120 |
New York | 34,310 |
Florida | 33,960 |
Pennsylvania | 17,940 |
Georgia | 17,680 |
Virginia | 15,890 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Correctional Officers and Jailers
North Dakota | 650 |
Wyoming | 960 |
New Hampshire | 1,050 |
Alaska | 1,090 |
Montana | 1,270 |
South Dakota | 1,290 |
Maine | 1,430 |