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North Carolina Department of Adult Correction
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What they do
A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
$60,017 / year median in North Carolina
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Pay:
$32,639.00- $62,971.
Correctional Officer Responsibilities:
Ensure the care, custody, and control of offenders. Perform general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions, and harm to offenders, visitors, and staff such as:- Search offenders, visitors, cells, and other areas for weapons and contraband
- Document offender counts, cell assignments, and other pertinent information
- Escort offenders within and outside the institution
- Supervise offender work details Identify offenders who have behavioral, medical, or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$36,525.00- $61,137.