Correction Officer Jobs in North Carolina

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

Elizabethtown, NC
4 days ago

Elizabethtown, NC
4 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

Pittsboro, NC
4 days ago

Pittsboro, NC
4 days ago

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

Correctional Officer III-Region Transportation Officer III

Morganton, NC
4 days ago

Morganton, NC
4 days ago

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

Detention Officer Trainee

Charlotte, NC
5 days ago

Charlotte, NC
5 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
8 days ago

Pittsboro, NC
8 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,...

Correctional Officer

Butner, NC
12 days ago

Butner, NC
12 days 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....

Community Service Officer

Alamance, NC
27 days ago

Alamance, NC
27 days ago

Use problem-solving and communications skills to effectively dispatch officers for a multi-cultural and diverse campus population to resolve public safety issues....

HIRING EVENT Correctional Officer I & II

Morganton, NC
30+ days ago

Morganton, 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....

Sheriffs Detention Officer

Whiteville, NC
30+ days ago

Whiteville, NC
30+ days ago

# Sheriffs Detention Officer## Department: Columbus County Sheriffs Office### Hiring Rate:### Salary Range: $36,981.59 -Columbus County Sheriffs OfficeSheriffs Detention OfficerSalary: Starting at...

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

Raleigh, NC
30+ days ago

Raleigh, NC
30+ 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....

Correctional Officer (NC)- $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

NC
30+ days ago

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....

Detention Officer

Laurinburg, NC
60+ days ago

Laurinburg, NC
60+ days ago

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

Detention Officer (Resource)

Carthage, NC
90+ days ago

Carthage, NC
90+ days ago

Advertisement Flyer Performs difficult protective service and human support work ensuring the care and security of inmates at the County Jail through essential functions such: as processing...

Detention Officer

Lillington, NC
90+ days ago

Lillington, NC
90+ days ago

enforcement as instructed; and maintains communications with any area of facility experiencing disturbances....

Detention Officer

Carthage, NC
90+ days ago

Carthage, NC
90+ days ago

Advertisement Flyer Performs difficult protective service and human support work ensuring the care and security of inmates at the County Jail through essential functions such as processing...

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Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in North Carolina

Local

National

Total Population

10,439,413

Number of Businesses

246,359

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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

26.5%

Associate's Degree

17.8%

Vocational Degree or Certification

12.9%

Master's Degree

7.9%

Some College

3.0%

Some High School

1.1%

Doctorate Degree

1.1%

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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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