Southern Health Partners is hiring a Mobile Correctional Nurse to travel across East Texas, supporting jails and detention centers with top-tier care. What Makes This Role Different: * Weekly changes ...
Southern Health Partners is hiring a Mobile Correctional Nurse to travel across East Texas, supporting jails and detention centers with top-tier care. What Makes This Role Different: * Weekly changes ...
TX LPN Travel
Angleton, TX · On-site
$21.25 - $29/hr
Southern Health Partners is hiring a Mobile Correctional Nurse to travel across East Texas, supporting jails and detention centers with top-tier care. What Makes This Role Different: * Weekly changes ...
TX LPN Travel
Angleton, TX · On-site
$21.25 - $29/hr
Southern Health Partners is hiring a Mobile Correctional Nurse to travel across East Texas, supporting jails and detention centers with top-tier care. What Makes This Role Different: * Weekly changes ...
Tactical Security - Access Officer - Bloomfield, MO
Bloomfield, MO · On-site
$16.50/hr
As a Security Officer - Tactical, physical ability is essential as you will be moving around your entire shift, patrolling environments such as retail stores, airports, detention centers, etc.
Tactical Security - Access Officer - Bloomfield, MO
Bloomfield, MO · On-site
$16.50/hr
As a Security Officer - Tactical, physical ability is essential as you will be moving around your entire shift, patrolling environments such as retail stores, airports, detention centers, etc.
DETENTION OFFICER
Lake Havasu City, AZ · On-site
$22.72 - $32.05/hr
DETENTION OFFICER LAKE HAVASU CITY CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED OTF27-331 Salary: $22.72 - $32 ... Transport inmates to courts, medical centers, and other facilities * Oversee work-release programs ...
DETENTION OFFICER
Lake Havasu City, AZ · On-site
$22.72 - $32.05/hr
DETENTION OFFICER LAKE HAVASU CITY CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED OTF27-331 Salary: $22.72 - $32 ... Transport inmates to courts, medical centers, and other facilities * Oversee work-release programs ...
Experience in detention centers * COVID vaccination and booster required Additional Information: * Travel experience preferred * Local traveler's welcome * PPE provided * On-site parking * EMR:
Experience in detention centers * COVID vaccination and booster required Additional Information: * Travel experience preferred * Local traveler's welcome * PPE provided * On-site parking * EMR:
Director of Nursing - RN
Tulsa, OK · On-site
$90 - $120/hr
We are a correctional, healthcare provider with a regional focus on our clinics in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Texas, Missouri, and Colorado Jails and Detention Centers. Our team oversees the day-to ...
Director of Nursing - RN
Tulsa, OK · On-site
$90 - $120/hr
We are a correctional, healthcare provider with a regional focus on our clinics in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Texas, Missouri, and Colorado Jails and Detention Centers. Our team oversees the day-to ...
Tactical Security - Access Officer - Bloomfield, MO
Bloomfield, MO · On-site
$30K - $45K/yr
As a Security Officer - Tactical, physical ability is essential as you will be moving around your entire shift, patrolling environments such as retail stores, airports, detention centers, etc.
Tactical Security - Access Officer - Bloomfield, MO
Bloomfield, MO · On-site
$30K - $45K/yr
As a Security Officer - Tactical, physical ability is essential as you will be moving around your entire shift, patrolling environments such as retail stores, airports, detention centers, etc.
CMA
Beaumont, TX · On-site
$18/hr
... and Detention Centers. Our team oversees the day-to-day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,000 inmates. Our medical staff are afforded the ...
CMA
Beaumont, TX · On-site
$18/hr
... and Detention Centers. Our team oversees the day-to-day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,000 inmates. Our medical staff are afforded the ...
DETENTION OFFICER
Lake Havasu City, AZ · On-site
$22.72 - $32.05/hr
DETENTION OFFICER LAKE HAVASU CITY CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED OTF27-331 Salary: $22.72 - $32 ... Transport inmates to courts, medical centers, and other facilities * Oversee work-release programs ...
DETENTION OFFICER
Lake Havasu City, AZ · On-site
$22.72 - $32.05/hr
DETENTION OFFICER LAKE HAVASU CITY CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED OTF27-331 Salary: $22.72 - $32 ... Transport inmates to courts, medical centers, and other facilities * Oversee work-release programs ...
CMA
$16.25 - $21/hr
... and Detention Centers. Our team oversees the day-to-day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,000 inmates. Our medical staff are afforded the ...
CMA
$16.25 - $21/hr
... and Detention Centers. Our team oversees the day-to-day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,000 inmates. Our medical staff are afforded the ...
Tactical Security - Access Officer - Bloomfield, MO
Bloomfield, MO · On-site
$16.50/hr
As a Security Officer - Tactical, physical ability is essential as you will be moving around your entire shift, patrolling environments such as retail stores, airports, detention centers, etc.
Tactical Security - Access Officer - Bloomfield, MO
Bloomfield, MO · On-site
$16.50/hr
As a Security Officer - Tactical, physical ability is essential as you will be moving around your entire shift, patrolling environments such as retail stores, airports, detention centers, etc.
AutoCad Drafter
Montgomery, AL · On-site
$18.25 - $23.25/hr
We are seeking a skilled AutoCAD Drafter to join our dynamic team focused on security electronics for detention centers. The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting and designing security ...
AutoCad Drafter
Montgomery, AL · On-site
$18.25 - $23.25/hr
We are seeking a skilled AutoCAD Drafter to join our dynamic team focused on security electronics for detention centers. The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting and designing security ...
AutoCad Drafter
Montgomery, AL · On-site
$18.25 - $23.25/hr
We are seeking a skilled AutoCAD Drafter to join our dynamic team focused on security electronics for detention centers. The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting and designing security ...
AutoCad Drafter
Montgomery, AL · On-site
$18.25 - $23.25/hr
We are seeking a skilled AutoCAD Drafter to join our dynamic team focused on security electronics for detention centers. The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting and designing security ...
*Detention Officer Pool - 2026
Greensboro, NC · On-site
$49K - $57K/yr
... centers, military police, or other law enforcement settings or other similar work settings, OR ... Special Requirement Must meet minimum standards set by State of North Carolina for detention ...
*Detention Officer Pool - 2026
Greensboro, NC · On-site
$49K - $57K/yr
... centers, military police, or other law enforcement settings or other similar work settings, OR ... Special Requirement Must meet minimum standards set by State of North Carolina for detention ...
Neuropsychologist
Cheltenham, MD · On-site
$80 - $120/hr
... detention centers. The neuropsychologist will focus on assessing cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and neurological functioning to support treatment planning, academic achievement, and successful ...
Neuropsychologist
Cheltenham, MD · On-site
$80 - $120/hr
... detention centers. The neuropsychologist will focus on assessing cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and neurological functioning to support treatment planning, academic achievement, and successful ...
Maintenance Technician III
Walhalla, SC · On-site
$18.23/hr
Serves as the Fire Safety Coordinator for the law enforcement and detention centers, including maintaining fire suppression equipment, hood vent cleaning, and conducting required fire marshal ...
Maintenance Technician III
Walhalla, SC · On-site
$18.23/hr
Serves as the Fire Safety Coordinator for the law enforcement and detention centers, including maintaining fire suppression equipment, hood vent cleaning, and conducting required fire marshal ...
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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for detention centers in the United States is $50,155.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $55,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the difference between Detention Centers vs Correctional Officers?
| Aspect | Detention Centers | Correctional Officers |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | High school diploma or GED, background check, basic training | High school diploma or GED, correctional officer certification, background check, training |
| Work Environment | Secure facilities housing detainees, often in urban or rural settings | Inside detention centers, supervising inmates, maintaining security |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Government agencies, detention facilities | Prisons, jails, detention centers |
Detention centers are facilities that house detainees awaiting trial or sentencing, while correctional officers are the personnel responsible for supervising inmates within these facilities. Both roles require similar credentials and work environments, but detention centers refer to the facility itself, whereas correctional officers are the staff working inside them.
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Posted 5 days ago
Southern Health Partners rating
6.2
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Job description
Calling Nurses Who Love Variety! Become a Mobile LPN!
PRN | Travel Locally | Make a Real Impact
Break free from routine and bring your nursing skills where they’re needed most! Southern Health Partners is hiring a Mobile Correctional Nurse to travel across East Texas, supporting jails and detention centers with top-tier care.
What Makes This Role Different:
- Weekly changes in scenery—no two weeks are the same!
- Travel and hotel costs covered upfront
- Stay close to home while making a big impact
Perks You’ll Enjoy:
- Meal per diems, mileage reimbursement, cell phone reimbursement
- Free CE credits, educational discounts, referral bonuses
- Safe, secure work environments with autonomy and support
Ready to make a difference and love what you do? Apply now!
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Southern Health Partners (SHP) is a leading provider of medical, dental, and mental health services to inmates in county and city jail facilities across the southern United States. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, it has been providing quality inmate healthcare since its establishment in 1994. Recognized in the correctional healthcare industry, SHP ensures the provision of essential healthcare services to a population that's often overlooked. The company upholds key values of research-based practices, continuous improvement, fiscal responsibility, and ethical behavior. Its mission is to provide affordable, quality inmate healthcare and protect community health.
Industry
Health care and social assistance
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Chattanooga, TN, US
Year founded
1994