Correction Officer Jobs in West Virginia

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Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

  • Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
  • Glenville, WV
  • 2 hours ago
  • Glenville, WV
  • 2 hours ago

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 5 -- DHS - DCR - Mount Olive Correctional Complex & Jail, Fayette County

  • State of West Virginia
  • Charleston, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 1 day ago

Any Correctional Officer promoted into the Correctional Officer 4, 5, 6, and 7 classifications shall receive the special hiring rate and then have the total amount of their annual base building pay...

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Correctional Officer 4 - DHS - DCR - Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail - Fayette Co.

  • State of West Virginia
  • Charleston, WV
  • 2 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 2 days ago

Any Correctional Officer promoted into the Correctional Officer 4, 5, 6, and 7 classifications shall receive the special hiring rate and then have the total amount of their annual base building pay...

In Person

Correctional Officer 5 -- DHS - DCR - Mount Olive Correctional Complex & Jail, Fayette County

  • West Virginia
  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 days ago

Responsible for the overall efficient management of the correctional officer workforce....

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Correctional Officer 4 - DHS - DCR - Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail - Fayette Co.

  • West Virginia
  • Charleston, WV
  • 4 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 4 days ago

Any Correctional Officer promoted into the Correctional Officer 4, 5, 6, and 7 classifications shall receive the special hiring rate and then have the total amount of their annual base building pay...

In Person

Corrections Deputy Superintendent 2-DHS-DCR-Potomac Highlands Regional Jail-Hampshire Co.

  • State of West Virginia
  • Charleston, WV
  • 12 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 12 days ago

Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility...

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Correctional Officer (Correctional Systems Officer)

  • Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
  • Beaver, WV
  • 16 days ago
  • Beaver, WV
  • 16 days ago

The duties of a Correctional Officer are arduous; and sound health as well as physical fitness is required. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience....

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

  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Berea, WV
  • 16 days ago
  • Berea, WV
  • 16 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 West Virginia

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in West 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 West 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
8.0%
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 West Virginia
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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