Correction Officer Jobs in Alton, VA

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Corrections Officer: Halifax Correctional Unit

State of Virginia
Halifax, VA (12 miles from Alton, VA)
11 days ago

Halifax, VA (12 miles from Alton, VA)
11 days ago

Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers...

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Correctional Officer - Up to $47,000 Sign-on Bonus

Federal Bureau of Prisons
Nelson, VA (20 miles from Alton, VA)
28 days ago

Nelson, VA (20 miles from Alton, VA)
28 days ago

Duties Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers....

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Demographic Data for Alton, VA

Moving to Alton, VA? Find some basic demographic data about Alton, VA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Alton, VA

Local

National

Total Population

2,308

Number of Businesses

City Size

Small

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Alton, VA

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 Alton, VA 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

1.1%

Some High School

1.0%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Alton, VA

None

78.7%

1-2 years

14.6%

Less than 1 year

6.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Correction Officer position

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