Correction Officer Jobs in Winston Salem, NC

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Detention Officer Pool 2025

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 60+ 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....

Detention Officer Pool - 2025

  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 60+ 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...

Armed Detention Officer- Active & Retired Law Enforcement/Corrections

  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Armed Detention Officer- Active & Retired Law Enforcement/Corrections (Operations) Greensboro, NC, United States of America $26.00 - $32.51 Overview We service our clients best when we serve our employees...

Demographic Data for Winston Salem, NC

Moving to Winston Salem, NC? Find some basic demographic data about Winston Salem, NC below.


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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Winston Salem, NC

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLawEnforcement research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.



Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Winston Salem, NC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.6%
High School or GED
26.7%
Associate's Degree
17.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
7.8%
Some College
3.0%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Winston Salem, NC
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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