Correction Officer Jobs in North Carolina

1-15 of 22 Jobs

Correctional Officer (Western Region-NC)

  • State of North Carolina
  • Rockingham, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockingham, NC
  • 2 days ago

Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) Once hired as a Correctional Officer, you will be required to attend six weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT)....

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Correctional Officer (South Central Region-NC)

  • State of North Carolina
  • Rockingham, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockingham, NC
  • 2 days ago

Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) Once hired as a Correctional Officer, you will be required to attend six weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT)....

In Person

Correctional Officer (Eastern Region-NC)

  • State of North Carolina
  • Durham, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 2 days ago

Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) Once hired as a Correctional Officer, you will be required to attend six weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT)....

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Correctional Officer (Central Region-NC)

  • State of North Carolina
  • NC
  • 2 days ago
  • NC
  • 2 days ago

Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) Once hired as a Correctional Officer, you will be required to attend six weeks of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT)....

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Detention Officer

  • Alamance County Government
  • Alamance, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Alamance, NC
  • 4 days ago

This role involves performing a wide range of law enforcement duties related to the care, custody, and supervision of individuals housed in the Alamance County Detention Center....

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Detention Officer

  • Alamance County (NC)
  • Alamance, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Alamance, NC
  • 6 days ago

Job Purpose Department: Sheriff's Office Job Status: Fulltime FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Detention Platoon Lieutenant Grade/Level: 114 Amount of Travel Required:

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Detention Officer

  • Chatham, County of (NC)
  • Pittsboro, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Pittsboro, NC
  • 12 days ago

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

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Detention Officer Pool 2026

  • Rockingham County, N.C.
  • Rockingham, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Rockingham, NC
  • 12 days ago

Interpersonal contact with external such as attorney's, law enforcement, and the General public. RECRUITMENT STANDARDS (Core Competencies): Supervision skills. Problem solving....

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Detention Officer

  • Buncombe County
  • Asheville, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 13 days ago

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on December 31, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on December 31, 2026.Job Title: Detention OfficerDepartment: SheriffExternal Hiring Range:...

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DETENTION OFFICER - CADET (Multiple)

  • Durham County, NC
  • Durham, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 13 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 - CERTIFIED Multiple

  • Durham County, NC
  • Durham, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 13 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 Pool - 2026

  • Guilford County, NC
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 14 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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Correctional Officer - Up to $47,000 Sign-on Bonus

  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Rockingham, NC
  • 22 days ago
  • Rockingham, NC
  • 22 days ago

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

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Detention Officer Pool 2026

  • Forsyth County (NC)
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Performs specialized inmate detention and care work in the Law Enforcement Detention Center. Incumbents of this classification are not entitled to special law enforcement benefits....

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Correctional Officer

  • State of Wisconsin
  • Stanley, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stanley, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Correctional Officers will be required to meet firearm standards within first year of employment....

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Demographic Data for North Carolina

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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
1.1%
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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