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Corrections Officer - Correctional Unit 69113
Virginia State Government - Richmond, VA
Job Information Virginia State Government Corrections Officer - Haynesville Correctional Unit #17 - #69113 in Richmond, Virginia Title: Corrections Officer - Haynesville Correctional Unit #17 - #69113...
2 hours ago
Jail Officer Part-time
Prince William County Government - Manassas, VA
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: Performs full responsible level correctional work involving public safety and the care, safekeeping, order, and discipline of the inmate population at the Adult Detention...
3 days ago
Correctional Officer
Virginia Department Corrections - Troy, VA
All applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen....
5 days ago
Jail Officer
Pamunkey Regional Jail - Hanover, VA
Ability to develop skill in the use of firearms and other emergency equipment, including breathing apparatus and fire extinguishers....
6 days ago
Corrections Officer
Virginia State Government - Nottoway, VA
Job Information Virginia State Government Corrections Officer in Nottoway, Virginia Title: Corrections Officer Location: US-VA-Nottoway...
7 days ago
Corrections Officer - #69113 multiple
Bland Correctional Center - Bland, VA
Corrections Officers contribute to the agencys public safety mission by providing for the safety and security of the public, staff, and offenders by ensuring effective and safe custody and control along...
13 days ago
Corrections Officer
Sussex 1 State Prison - Sussex, VA
Corrections Officers contribute to the agencys public safety mission by providing for the safety and security of the public, staff, and offenders by ensuring effective and safe custody and control along...
13 days ago
Corrections Officer
Haynesville Correctional Ctr - Richmond, VA
Corrections Officers contribute to the agencys public safety mission by providing for the safety and security of the public, staff, and offenders by ensuring effective and safe custody and control along...
13 days ago
Patrol & Corrections Deputies
FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF's OFFICE - Rocky Mount, VA
Franklin County Sheriff's Office Seeks Patrol & Corrections Deputies The Franklin County Sheriff's Office seeks qualified candidates for Full Time Corrections & Law Enforcement/ Patrol positions....
15 days ago
Corrections Officer - #69113
Pocahontas State Correctional - Tazewell, VA
Corrections Officers contribute to the agencys public safety mission by providing for the safety and security of the public, staff, and offenders by ensuring effective and safe custody and control along...
20 days ago
Corrections Officer - Harrisonburg Men's Community Corrections Alternative Program (CCAP) - #69113
Div of Community Corrections - Rockingham, VA
Corrections Officers contribute to the agencys public safety mission by providing for the safety and security of the public, staff, and offenders by ensuring effective and safe custody and control along...
27 days ago
Jail Officer
Meherrin River Regional Jail - North, VA
Must complete special training as required by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, including use of firearms, first aid, chemical & electronic weapons systems, within twelve months...
45+ days ago
Correctional Officer
Frederick County, Va Government - Winchester, VA
Job Information Frederick County, VA Government Correctional Officer in Winchester, Virginia Correctional Officer Print ( Apply Correctional Officer Salary $39,014.00 Annually Location Winchester, VA...
45+ days ago
Jail Officer
Prince William County Government - Woodbridge, VA
. $3000 Signing Bonus (DCJS Jail Officer Certified) Credit for prior Jail Officer or Correctional Officer experience Military Experience Bonus Education Bonus Language Stipend Pay (testing required)...
90+ days ago
Jail Officer
Alberta, VA
Must complete special training as required by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, including use of firearms, first aid, chemical & electronic weapons systems, within twelve months...
90+ days ago

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Virginia

This is the average annual salary for Correction Officer jobs in Virginia as reported by the BLS.

$42,279

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Virginia offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (29.9%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.5%)
  • Associate's Degree (16.9%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.7%)
  • Master's Degree (7.4%)
  • Some College (3.4%)
  • Some High School (1.3%)
  • Doctorate Degree (0.8%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Virginia
  • None (78.7%)
  • 1-2 years (14.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (6.8%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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