Correctional Officer and Jailer
Starting Salary
$39,865
NC Triangle area
Median Annual Wage
$46,902
NC Triangle area
% Less Than High School Diploma
% High school diploma or equivalent
Job Outlook
-0.6%
NC Triangle area
Annual Job Openings
138
NC Triangle area
Correctional officers and jailers maintain order in penal and rehab institutions by guarding and monitoring the facilities’ inmates. General tasks include inspecting building features such as locks and window bars to prevent escapes, examining mail for contraband, and, when necessary, exerting physical force to discipline the prisoner.
Those are drawn to this area of law enforcement can learn more about the job through the Basic Law Enforcement Training program at Â鶹¾«Æ·ÔÚÏß²¥·Å. This program prepares students for two state-mandated exams while instilling in them the basic skills and knowledge that are crucial for this career.
