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Updated: Oct. 1, 2024 • Download all data

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POSITION

Security Officer III

Texas Juvenile Justice Department

This position is categorized as public safety, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $30,840 to $46,798. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    47

  • Median salary

    $46,041

  • Average salary

    $45,637

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as male.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 13
27% 		$46,041
Male 34
72%
$46,041

Employees by race

Race Employees Percent Median salary
American Indian 1
2% 		$46,041
Black 7
14% 		$46,041
Hispanic 15
31% 		$46,041
Other 2
4% 		$44,140
White 22
46% 		$46,041

Length of employment

A majority of employees have worked at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department for one to 10 years.

Length of employment Employees Percent Median salary
1 year or less 14
29% 		$46,041
1-10 years 32
68%
$46,041
10-20 years 1
2% 		$46,041

Employment status

All employees who hold this position are full-time. Employment status refers to whether an employee is listed as working part or full time and is based on hours worked in a week.

Status Employees Percent Median salary
Full-Time 47
100%
$46,041

Current employees

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