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Correctional Officer

NORTHERN REGIONAL JAIL & CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Moundsville, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/9/2027

*STARTING PAY CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1 $23.0290 HOURLY *

* SALARY INCREASE EVERY SIX MONTHS FOR 2 YEARS*

*NEWLY HIRED OFFICERS RECEIVE A $2,000 RETENTION INCENTIVE AFTER ONE YEAR OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE*

PLEASE BE SURE TO INFORM OF MILITARY OR PRIOR LAW ENFORCEMENT.

UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION , AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS CLASS PERFORMS BASIC SECURITY DUTIES AT A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH INMATES. THIS OFFICER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SECURITY AND CONTROL OF ONE OR MORE GROUPS OF INMATES IN A WORK SETTING OR HOUSING UNIT. AS A RESULT OF CONTINUOUS INTERACTION WITH INMATES, THIS OFFICER BECOMES A "ROLE MODEL" AS RESPONSIBLE MATURE BEHAVIOR IS DEMONSTRATED IN A VARIETY OF SITUATIONS. THE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER IS PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE TO FACILITATE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENT IN A DAILY LIVING AND SOCIAL SKILLS OF THE INMATES. THE WORK INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF MENTAL STRESS FROM CONSTANT CONTACT WITH INMATES AND SOME DANGER OF BODILY HARM. PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.03 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23

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