Correction Officer Jobs in North Carolina

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Correctional Officer

  • Butner, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Butner, NC
  • 1 day ago

leave Duties of a Correctional Officer As a FBOP Correctional Officer, youre someone working to affect change, inside the hearts and minds of adults in custody while building your career....

Detention Officer

  • Smithfield, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Smithfield, NC
  • 3 days ago

The Detention Center of Johnston County in Smithfield, NC is currently accepting online applications for Detention Officers. This position will be required to work nights and weekends. The...

BCSO Detention Deputy - Transportation

  • Asheville, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 4 days ago

Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees....

Deputy Sheriff Detention Officer Federal Correction Officer Special Officer (Certified Police Officer) (i.e., Hospital Police) Related criminal justice or law enforcement role This is not an exhaustive...

HIRING EVENT - Correctional Officer I - Randolph Correctional

  • Asheboro, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Asheboro, NC
  • 14 days ago

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is eager to hire those committed to excellence and seeking a career path in public safety....

Detention Officer

  • Halifax, NC
  • 18 days ago
  • Halifax, NC
  • 18 days ago

Ability to obtain certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the North Carolina Sheriff's Training and Standards Commission....

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is eager to hire those committed to excellence and seeking a career path in public safety....

HIRING EVENT - Correctional Officer II & III - Granville Correctional

  • Oxford, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oxford, NC
  • 30+ days ago

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is eager to hire those committed to excellence and seeking a career path in public safety....

Bladen County Sheriff's Office As A Deputy, Detention Officer Or Telecommunicator

  • Elizabethtown, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Elizabethtown, NC
  • 60+ days ago

If you are interested in gaining employment with the Bladen County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy, Detention Officer or Telecommunicator, please contact Deputy Johnson at ... or Joe Cotton at ......

Detention Officer Trainee

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 60+ days ago

$7,500.00 SIGN-ON BONUS Join Mecklenburg County Sheriffs Office Detention Officer Job Description: Detention Officers of the Mecklenburg County Sheriffs Office are responsible for the direct...

Detention Officer

  • Pittsboro, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pittsboro, NC
  • 60+ days ago

WELCOME TO CHATHAM COUNTY'S APPLICATION PROCESS. To Apply: Become a part of the best local government in North Carolina click "Apply" in the top right corner. All sections of the application,...

Detention Officer Cadet - Tiered Sign-on Bonus Up To $5,000

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 90+ days ago

With over 850 square miles of area and 1 million residents, the Wake County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for those in the unincorporated areas of the County....

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is eager to hire those committed to excellence and seeking a career path in public safety....

Detention Officer

  • Alamance, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Alamance, NC
  • 90+ days ago

Job Purpose JOB DESCRIPTION: DETENTION OFFICER Department: Detention Center Job Status: Hourly FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Sergeant Grade/Level: 114 Amount of Travel Required:

Detention Officer

  • Laurinburg, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Laurinburg, NC
  • 90+ days ago

Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with inmates, law enforcement personnel, attorneys, family members and the general public....

Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in North Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.



Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in North Carolina offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.8%
High School or GED
26.3%
Associate's Degree
18.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.9%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Some College
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in North Carolina
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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