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Correction Officer Jobs in Charleston, WV

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Correctional Officer W
State West Virginia - Charleston, WV
Applicant's character and suitability for employment as a Correctional Officer must be verified by a background investigation prior to appointment....
30+ days ago
Correctional Officer Adult Facilities/Juvenile Services
Charleston, WV
Handles and operates security/communications equipment and/or firearms as directed in a manner which is consistent with policy, procedure and state law and which ensures public safety....
30+ days ago
Correctional Officer Adult Facilities
Charleston, WV
Handles and operates security/communications equipment and/or firearms as directed in a manner that is consistent with policy, procedure and state law and ensures public safety....
30+ days ago
Correctional Officer 4
State of West Virginia - Charleston, WV
Maintains public safety and control of offenders by efficiently supervising the enforcement of rules, regulations and state law....
90+ days ago
Correctional Officer 3 - Adult Facilities
State of West Virginia - Charleston, WV
Nature of Work First line supervisor of Correctional Officers....
90+ days ago

Demographic Data for Charleston, WV

Moving to Charleston, WV? Find some basic demographic data about Charleston, WV below.

116,525
3,694
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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Charleston, WV

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

$37,330

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Charleston, WV offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (30.9%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.0%)
  • Associate's Degree (16.3%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.9%)
  • Master's Degree (7.3%)
  • Some College (3.5%)
  • Some High School (1.4%)
  • Doctorate Degree (0.8%)

Average Work Experience

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

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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