Correction Officer Jobs in North Carolina

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Detention Officer I

  • Wilson County Government
  • NC
  • 1 day ago
  • NC
  • 1 day ago

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using law enforcement equipment....

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Detention Officer

  • County of Dare
  • Manteo, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Manteo, NC
  • 1 day ago

Performs intermediate protective service work processing inmates, maintaining detention center security, transporting inmates to court, medical and related facilities, and related work as apparent...

In Person

Detention Officer I/II/III

  • Craven County
  • New Bern, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • New Bern, NC
  • 7 days ago

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using law enforcement equipment....

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Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus

  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Maxton, NC
  • 11 days ago
  • Maxton, NC
  • 11 days ago

Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities....

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Detention Officer

  • GoLawEnforcement.com
  • Nashville, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Nashville, NC
  • 12 days ago

Employees are subject to hazards in law enforcement work including working inside a jail environment and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, and hazards such as cleaning...

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Detention Officer (Onslow County Sheriff's Office)

  • Onslow County, NC
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • 14 days ago

General knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution; general knowledge of the practices of current correctional practices as related to the supervision and care of...

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and public safety....

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Deputy Sheriff and Detention Officer

  • GoLawEnforcement.com
  • NC
  • 22 days ago
  • NC
  • 22 days ago

Special Requirements: Possession of Basic Law Enforcement Certificate issued by the State of North Carolina....

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Sheriff Detention Officer I

  • Davidson County
  • Lexington, NC
  • 23 days ago
  • Lexington, NC
  • 23 days ago

enforcement officials; judges; lawyers; ministers; probation officers; bondsmen; health care providers; and the general public....

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Detention Officer (Resource)

  • GoLawEnforcement.com
  • Carthage, NC
  • 27 days ago
  • Carthage, NC
  • 27 days ago

Detention Officer (Resource) Job Type: Full Time Carthage, NC Moore County Sheriff's Office Salary: $24.94 - $30.31 Hourly Position Summary: Performs difficult protective service and human support...

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Detention Officer

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

Performs protective service work processing inmates, maintaining corrections center security, transporting inmates, and performs related work as apparent or assigned....

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Detention Officer Trainee

  • County of Mecklenburg, NC
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Juvenile Detention Supervisor

  • Guilford County
  • NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • NC
  • 30+ days ago

Juvenile Detention Supervisor Guilford County NC Posted Date 4/06/2026 Description GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Performs shift supervisory and coordinative work in managing the daily activities of...

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Detention Officer

  • Scotland, County of (NC)
  • Laurinburg, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Laurinburg, NC
  • 60+ days ago

Employees are subject to hazards in law enforcement work including working inside a jail environment and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, and hazards such as cleaning...

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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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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
30.0%
High School or GED
25.6%
Associate's Degree
18.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
8.1%
Some College
2.9%
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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