Correction Officer Jobs in North Carolina

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Jail Detention Officer

  • Williamston, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Williamston, NC
  • 6 days ago

Provide specialized inmate detention and care within a Law Enforcement Detention Center....

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Correctional Officer (Western Region-NC)

  • State of North Carolina
  • Jackson, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Jackson, NC
  • 6 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....

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Correctional Officer (Central Region-NC)

  • State of North Carolina
  • Rockingham, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Rockingham, NC
  • 6 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....

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Correctional Officer (South Central Region-NC)

  • State of North Carolina
  • Columbus, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, NC
  • 6 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....

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Correctional Officer (Eastern Region-NC)

  • State of North Carolina
  • Gates, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Gates, NC
  • 6 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....

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Detention Officer - $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

  • Cumberland County, NC
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 12 days ago

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with supervisors, other employees, law enforcement and court personnel, and the general public....

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Detention Officer

  • Johnston County (NC)
  • Smithfield, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Smithfield, NC
  • 13 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...

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Detention Deputy Sheriff

  • Iredell County, NC
  • Statesville, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Statesville, NC
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Detention Officer

  • Iredell County, NC
  • Statesville, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Statesville, NC
  • 30+ days ago

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

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BCSO Detention Deputy - Transportation

  • Buncombe County
  • Asheville, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 45+ 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....

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

  • Bladen County
  • Elizabethtown, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elizabethtown, NC
  • 90+ 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 ......

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Detention Officer Trainee

  • Mecklenburg County
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 90+ 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...

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Detention Officer

  • Chatham, County of (NC)
  • Pittsboro, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Pittsboro, NC
  • 90+ 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,...

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

  • Wake County (NC)
  • 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....

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Detention Officer

  • Alamance County (NC)
  • 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:

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Demographic Data for North Carolina

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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
29.7%
High School or GED
26.2%
Associate's Degree
18.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
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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