Correction Officer Jobs in North Carolina

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Detention Officer Pool - 2025

  • Guilford County, NC
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 4 days ago

centers, military police, or other law enforcement settings or other similar work settings, OR, graduation from an associate degree program with emphasis in corrections or criminal justice or related...

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Detention Officer

  • Carteret County North Carolina
  • Beaufort, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Beaufort, NC
  • 6 days ago

Correction Officer Certification within one year of employment. Obtain OC Spray Certification within one year of employment....

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DETENTION OFFICER - CERTIFIED Multiple 1

  • Durham County, NC
  • Durham, NC
  • 11 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 11 days ago

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at...

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DETENTION OFFICER - CADET (Multiple) 1

  • Durham County, NC
  • Durham, NC
  • 11 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 11 days ago

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at...

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Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor)

  • JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
  • Butner, NC
  • 17 days ago
  • Butner, NC
  • 17 days ago

ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities....

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Coordinator, Law Enforcement & Detention Officer Training

  • Pitt Community College
  • Greenville, NC
  • 20 days ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 20 days ago

Job Vacancy Details The Coordinator of Law Enforcement & Detention Officer Training is responsible for the overall planning, organization, administration, and evaluation of Law Enforcement In-service...

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Detention Officer

  • Alamance County (NC)
  • Alamance, NC
  • 24 days ago
  • Alamance, NC
  • 24 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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Correctional Officer

  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Wake Forest, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wake Forest, NC
  • 30+ 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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Correctional Officer (Western Region-NC)

  • State of North Carolina
  • Jackson, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Jackson, NC
  • 45+ 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
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rockingham, NC
  • 45+ 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
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbus, NC
  • 45+ 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
  • 45+ days ago
  • Gates, NC
  • 45+ 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
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 45+ 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
  • 45+ days ago
  • Smithfield, NC
  • 45+ 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
  • 60+ days ago
  • Statesville, NC
  • 60+ days ago

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

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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
29.8%
High School or GED
26.0%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
8.0%
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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