Top 13 Correctional officer Jobs in Durham, Nc

Detention Officer - DOCC Certified - Tiered Sign-on Bonus Up To $5,000
Wake County Government —Raleigh, NC
- $25.96 - $38.94 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
P/T LEAD HOSPITAL OFFICER
The GEO Group —Durham, NC
- $25.97 - $29.87 an hour
- Extended hours
- Management
- Hospital
- Computer literacy
Security Officer - Hospital Police Department
UNC Health —Chapel Hill, NC
- $19.12 - $27.17 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Hospital
- Computer literacy
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DETENTION OFFICER - CADET (Multiple)
Durham County —Durham, NC
- $49.05 - $83,583.00 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Ability to sit for extended periods
DETENTION OFFICER - CERTIFIED Multiple
Durham County —Durham, NC
- $51,504 - $87,763 a year
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Ability to stand for extended periods
COUNSELOR - YOUTH HOME -MULTIPLE
Durham County —Durham, NC
- $50,004 - $67,605 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
NC Career Expo | Correctional Food Service Officer
State of North Carolina - Adult Correction —Wake County, NC
- $33,902 - $65,408 a year
- Overtime
- High school
- Pass drug screening
- Adults
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
2d
NC Career Expo | Correctional Officer
State of North Carolina - Adult Correction —Wake County, NC
- $42,512 - $61,108 a year
- Overtime
- High school
- Pass drug screening
- Adults
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
2d
COUNSELOR - YOUTH HOME, PART-TIME - 40000762
Durham County —Durham, NC
- $24.04 - $33.12 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
Security Monitor I, MALE ONLY
Core Civic —Raleigh, NC
- $17.75 - $22.84 an hour
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
COUNSELOR - YOUTH HOME, PART-TIME - 40000761
Durham County —Durham, NC
- $24.04 - $33.12 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License

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Detention Officer - DOCC Certified - Tiered Sign-on Bonus Up To $5,000
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Detention Officer - DOCC Certified - Tiered Sign-on Bonus Up To $5,000

Wake County Government -
Raleigh, NC

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Job Details

$25.96 - $38.94 an hour

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

Are you ready to step up and serve your community in a meaningful way? As a Detention Officer, you won't just be supervising a secure facility - you'll be shaping lives, maintaining safety and helping uphold the justice system that protects us all. This is more than just a job. It’s a career built on discipline, integrity and respect.

This position is for Detention Officers who have completed Detention Certification by the state of North Carolina. Detention certification is not the same as Correction Certification and each require a different certification. If you are not detention certified in NC, you should fill out a Detention Officer - Cadet application.

Detention Officer - Already Certified Salary and Incentives:

Hourly rate for DOCC certified officers begins at $27.26 per hour (approximately $56,696 annually) up to $31.66 per hour (approximately $65,857 annually) based upon experience, education, military service and fluency in a foreign language.

Primary Duties:

The Detention Officer is responsible for custodial duties associated with the transportation, security and supervision of prisoners in the Wake County Detention Center (WCDC) and the Wake County Public Safety Center (PSC)
Detention Officers perform a variety of duties ranging from direct supervision, control desk, inmate escorts, K-9, and transportation of inmates
Work is performed in accordance with the Wake County Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the Training and Standards Council of the Department of Justice of North Carolina
Work is performed under the direct supervision of that employee’s squad or area supervisor
The applicant must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts which include holidays and weekends

About Our Team

With a wide array of services, Wake County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow, and play. Wake County Government employs approximately 4400 employees and approximately 1000 of those are employed by the Sheriff’s Office which provides Law Enforcement services throughout the community. With over 850 square miles of area and over 1 million residents, the Wake County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency for those in the unincorporated areas of the County. For more information about Wake County Government, visit www.wake.gov and the Wake County Sheriff’s Office at www.wake.gov/sheriff.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

Must possess North Carolina detention officer certification (not corrections certification)

Must be at least 20 years old

Must be a citizen of the United States

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

Must possess or be able to possess a North Carolina driver’s license

Must not have been charged or convicted of a felony or more than 3 misdemeanors (call or email to discuss)

Must be willing to relocate within an hour response time to the Wake County Detention Center

Candidates must undergo an extensive background investigation including, but not limited to, physical fitness assessment, reading test, medical exam, drug screen, and psychological exam. The candidate must meet all the applicable standards with the North Carolina Sheriff’s Training and Standards Commission as well as the policies of the Wake County Sheriff’s Office.

Detention Officer candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of physical ability and fitness by completing the Wake County Sheriff’s Office's Physical Agility Test (SOPAT). The test consists of running 40 meters, climbing up and down stairs, completing 10 pushups, and simulating rolling/moving an adult-sized object. The purpose of this physical test is to simulate and measure an officer’s physical ability to respond to a critical incident and apprehend or potentially control a prisoner/suspect.

NOTES:

Following submission of this application, you will receive an email to schedule a physical fitness assessment

If you have any questions please contact the Wake County Sheriff’s Office Recruiting Division at (919) 856-6983

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws governing the operation of the Wake County Detention Center and the Wake County Public Safety Center

Knowledge of forms, records and reports used in the detention facility

Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time

Ability to maintain discipline and order among arrestees

Ability to work in a confined area

Ability to deal firmly and courteously with arrestees and visitors

Ability to use sound judgment in both routine and emergency situations

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees

About This Position

Location: Wake County Detention Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Days, Nights and Weekends

Hiring Range: 27.26 - 32.45

Market Range: 25.96 - 38.94

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: This position is open until filled and may close at any time.

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