Detention enforcement officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Detention enforcement officer gender statistics
10.6% of detention enforcement officers are women and 89.4% of detention enforcement officers are men.
- Male, 89.4%
- Female, 10.6%
Detention enforcement officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.4% |
| Female | 10.6% |
Detention enforcement officer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,559
Female income
$43,536
Detention enforcement officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in detention enforcement officer positions over time. Currently, 10.6% of detention enforcement officers are female.
Detention enforcement officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.84% | 11.16% |
| 2011 | 89.13% | 10.87% |
| 2012 | 89.26% | 10.74% |
| 2013 | 89.57% | 10.43% |
| 2014 | 90.20% | 9.80% |
| 2015 | 89.33% | 10.67% |
| 2016 | 89.69% | 10.31% |
| 2017 | 88.96% | 11.04% |
| 2018 | 89.84% | 10.16% |
| 2019 | 89.33% | 10.67% |
| 2020 | 89.61% | 10.39% |
| 2021 | 89.39% | 10.61% |
Detention enforcement officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared detention enforcement officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Detention Enforcement Officer | 89% | 11% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Detention enforcement officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among detention enforcement officers is White, which makes up 57.2% of all detention enforcement officers. Comparatively, 18.8% of detention enforcement officers are Hispanic or Latino and 16.0% of detention enforcement officers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 16.0%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Detention enforcement officer race
| Detention enforcement officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 16.0% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Detention enforcement officer race and ethnicity over time
See how detention enforcement officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Detention enforcement officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.37% | 17.03% | 1.02% | 15.44% |
| 2011 | 63.25% | 17.50% | 0.94% | 15.59% |
| 2012 | 64.07% | 17.26% | 1.55% | 14.33% |
| 2013 | 63.33% | 17.06% | 1.22% | 15.44% |
| 2014 | 62.97% | 17.82% | 1.05% | 15.33% |
| 2015 | 62.66% | 16.59% | 1.13% | 16.94% |
| 2016 | 63.15% | 15.61% | 1.49% | 17.27% |
| 2017 | 62.24% | 15.73% | 1.22% | 17.84% |
| 2018 | 61.28% | 15.79% | 1.64% | 18.16% |
| 2019 | 62.62% | 15.84% | 1.51% | 17.40% |
| 2020 | 60.67% | 13.95% | 1.41% | 18.00% |
| 2021 | 57.19% | 15.97% | 2.02% | 18.79% |
Detention enforcement officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian detention enforcement officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american detention enforcement officers have the lowest average salary at $45,291.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,941 |
| White | $48,249 |
| Black or African American | $45,291 |
| Asian | $48,724 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,684 |
Average detention enforcement officer age
See how the average age of detention enforcement officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Detention enforcement officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 42 |
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Detention enforcement officer age breakdown
The average age of detention enforcement officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the detention enforcement officer population.
Detention enforcement officer age breakdown
| Detention Enforcement Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Detention enforcement officer educational attainment
The most common degree for detention enforcement officers is high school diploma, with 33% of detention enforcement officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Detention enforcement officers by degree level
| Detention enforcement officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Detention enforcement officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, detention enforcement officers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,274 annually. With a Associate degree, detention enforcement officers earn a median annual income of $48,931 compared to $46,650 for detention enforcement officers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,650 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,274 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,931 |
Detention enforcement officer employment statistics
Company size where detention enforcement officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where detention enforcement officers work.
Detention enforcement officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Detention enforcement officer turnover and employment statistics
Detention enforcement officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for detention enforcement officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Detention enforcement officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Detention enforcement officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.76% |
| 2011 | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 2.78% |
| 2014 | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.76% |
| 2017 | 2.08% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 2.16% |
| 2020 | 1.82% |
| 2021 | 2.53% |
Average detention enforcement officer tenure
The average detention enforcement officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 84 detention enforcement officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Detention enforcement officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Detention enforcement officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of detention enforcement officers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Detention Enforcement Officer | 5.55% | - |
| Police Internship | 7.15% | 49,748 |
| Criminal Analyst | 8.65% | 79,218 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar detention enforcement officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Police Internship | 7.15% | 49,748 |
| Criminal Analyst | 8.65% | 79,218 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by detention enforcement officers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Detention enforcement officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |