Correction Officer Jobs in Virginia

1-15 of 39 Jobs

Corrections Officer (Hourly): Dillwyn Correctional Center #W0019

  • State of Virginia
  • Buckingham, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Buckingham, VA
  • 2 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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Corrections Sergeant: Lunenburg Correctional Center #00172

  • State of Virginia
  • Lunenburg, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Lunenburg, VA
  • 6 days ago

providing first line supervision to Corrections Officers and Corrections Officer Trainees in an institutional setting....

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Correctional Officer I

  • City of Danville, VA
  • Danville, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Danville, VA
  • 6 days ago

The purpose of the position is to direct, supervise and train inmate work-program crews, oversee the care and custody of all inmates, and ensure the security and safety of the public, staff and...

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Jail Officer Entry Level (CD)

  • Hanover County Government
  • Hanover, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Hanover, VA
  • 7 days ago

Ability to develop skill in the use of firearms and other emergency equipment, including breathing apparatus and fire extinguishers....

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Corrections Officer

  • State of Virginia
  • Wise, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Wise, VA
  • 8 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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Corrections Sergeant: Greensville Correctional Center #00282

  • State of Virginia
  • VA
  • 8 days ago
  • VA
  • 8 days ago

first line supervision to Corrections Officers and Corrections Officer Trainees in an institutional setting....

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Corrections Officer: Cold Springs Correctional Unit 10 #10097

  • State of Virginia
  • VA
  • 10 days ago
  • VA
  • 10 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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Community Service Officer

  • City of Virginia Beach, VA
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 15 days ago

The Police Department's Marine Patrol Unit currently consists of eight sworn law enforcement officers who routinely patrol hundreds of miles of vessel-accessible public waters of Virginia Beach, including...

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Corrections Sergeant: Pocahontas State Correctional Center #00116

  • State of Virginia
  • Tazewell, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Tazewell, VA
  • 16 days ago

Officers and Corrections Officer Trainees in an institutional setting....

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Corrections Sergeant: Nottoway Correctional Center #00107

  • State of Virginia
  • Nottoway, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Nottoway, VA
  • 20 days ago

first line supervision to Corrections Officers and Corrections Officer Trainees in an institutional setting....

In Person

Corrections Officer: Rustburg Correctional Unit

  • State of Virginia
  • Campbell, VA
  • 22 days ago
  • Campbell, VA
  • 22 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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Corrections Officer: Baskerville Correctional Center

  • State of Virginia
  • VA
  • 24 days ago
  • VA
  • 24 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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Corrections Officer: Dillwyn Correctional Center

  • State of Virginia
  • Buckingham, VA
  • 24 days ago
  • Buckingham, VA
  • 24 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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Corrections Officer: Coffeewood Correctional Center

  • State of Virginia
  • Culpeper, VA
  • 24 days ago
  • Culpeper, VA
  • 24 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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Corrections Officer: Sussex State Prison Complex

  • State of Virginia
  • Sussex, VA
  • 24 days ago
  • Sussex, VA
  • 24 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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Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Virginia

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 Virginia 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
8.1%
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 Virginia
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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