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Correctional Officers and Jailers
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Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Annual Salary (Wages)

Lower End Wage (10th Percentile)

$33,110($15.92/hr)

Middle Wage (50th Percentile)

$38,710($18.61/hr)

Higher End Wage (90th Percentile)

$50,330($24.20/hr)

Ratings

Wage (2/5)
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Job Openings (5/5)
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Job Growth Rate (1/5)
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Experience Level (2/5)
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Common Job Titles

Corrections Officer (CO)
Detention Officer
Correctional Officer
Community Corrections Officer (CCO)
Correctional Monitor
Correctional Officer Specialist
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Juvenile Justice Detention Officer
Point Guard
Protective Services Officer (PSO)
Detention Deputy
Juvenile Corrections Officer
Booking Officer
Civilian Jail Officer
Community Services Officer (CSO)
Confinement Officer
Corrections Corporal
Corrections Specialist
Deputy
Deputy Jailer
Detention Specialist
Jail Officer
Jailer
Jailor
Police Detention Attendant
Station Jailer
Patrol Conductor
Convict Guard
Correctional Guard
Cottage Master
Cottage Parent
Cottage Supervisor
Custodial Officer
Gate Guard
Jail Guard
Jailkeeper
Penal Officer
Police Matron
Prison Guard
Reformatory Attendant
Security Officer
Certified Detention Deputy
Gate Watchman
Guard
Juvenile Detention Officer
Matron
Prison Officer
Youth Corrections Officer

Occupation Code

333012 - Correctional Officers and Jailers

Pathway

Correction Services

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Annual Median Wage
$ 38,710
$33,110 $50,330
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Slow Growing

Correctional Officers and Jailers guard people in penal institutions and guard those in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point.

What do they typically do

Enforce rules and keep order within jails or prisons
Supervise activities of people in custody
Inspect facilities to ensure that they meet security and safety standards
Conduct searches in the facility, such as of persons and property, for rule violations
Report on the conduct of people in custody
Escort and transport people in custody between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point

Number of Jobs

Average Annual

Job Growth -0.6%

Job Openings 1,449

Job Listings

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Education & Training

Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Associated Programs or Majors
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Criminal Justice Technology
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License
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Private Training Programs

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Correctional Officers and Jailers guard people in penal institutions and guard those in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point.
What do they typically do
Enforce rules and keep order within jails or prisons
Supervise activities of people in custody
Inspect facilities to ensure that they meet security and safety standards
Conduct searches in the facility, such as of persons and property, for rule violations
Report on the conduct of people in custody
Escort and transport people in custody between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -0.6%
Job Opening 1,449
Job Listings
Select a region/location in North Carolina to begin your search.
View available jobs
Education & Training
Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Associated Programs or Majors
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Criminal Justice Technology
More
License
NA
More
Private Training Programs
15431
First Step
Find out where to start your new journey.Get started
Next Step
Find out what's next in line on your career journey.Get started
14567
Change -864

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Interests

Realistic
Enterprising
Conventional

Work Place

Correctional officers and jailers commonly work indoors in comfortable air temperatures. They normally spend a great deal of their workdays using the telephone and some time in face-to-face discussions. These workers sometimes have to deal with unpleasant or angry people and with people who are physically aggressive. Being able to work well in a group or team is very important in this work. Correctional officers and jailers have a lot of contact with others. They may be exposed to disease or infections every day. Workers are often responsible for the health and safety of others. Accuracy is very important in this work. These workers at times have to make decisions. Many correctional officers and jailers work full time.

Top Skills & Abilities

Talking to others
Understanding people's reactions
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Reading work-related information
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Writing things for co-workers or customers

Knowledge/Specialties

Public Safety and Security
Law and Government
Transportation
Psychology
Administrative
Administration and Management
Computers and Electronics
English Language
Education and Training

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.

Training

Anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees - an apprenticeship may be available.

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What do they typically do

Number of Jobs

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Education & Training

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What do they typically do

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