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Jail Officer Part-time
Prince William County Government - Woodbridge, 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...
2 days 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...
1 day ago
Corrections Officer - #69113
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...
5 days ago
Corrections Officer
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...
5 days ago
Corrections Officer
Virginia State Government - Buckingham, VA
Job Information Virginia State Government Corrections Officer in Buckingham, Virginia Title: Corrections OfficerLocation: US-VA-Buckingham...
8 days ago
Corrections Officer
Buckingham, VA
Dillwyn Correctional Center is hiring Corrections Officer to contribute to the agencys public safety mission by providing for the safety and security of the public, staff, and offenders by ensuring...
12 days ago
Regional Jail Officer
Central Virginia Regional Jail - Orange, VA
Special Requirements: Must undergo Correctional Officer training as required by the State Criminal Justice Services Commission; Valid driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia; Must submit...
13 days ago
Corrections Officer - State Farm Correctional Center - #69113
Goochland, 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...
19 days ago
Corrections Officer - #69113
Culpeper, 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...
90+ days ago
Correctional Deputy I
Loudoun County Government - Leesburg, VA
All selected applicants, who are not currently certified as a Virginia Law Enforcement officer, must satisfactorily complete a Virginia law enforcement academy upon hire....
90+ days ago
Jail Officer
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...
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 (30.7%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.1%)
  • Associate's Degree (16.4%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.9%)
  • Master's Degree (7.3%)
  • 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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