Correctional Officer I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32001087
- Class code
- 32001087
- Pay group
- NC05
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Correctional Officer I is $33,902 to $59,327 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32001087.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Employees are accountable for the custody and supervision of inmates assigned to minimum-custody facilities. Employees patrol a variety of posts ensuring the care, custody and control of inmates in accordance with department policies and procedures. Assigned posts may include gatehouse, yard, canteen, warehouse, clothes house or housing unit. Inmates have greater movement within the facility requiring strong observation skills. Employees may supervise inmates away from the prison facility for specific jobs. Typically, officers on these assignments are not armed. However, when escorting inmates to certain programs, appointments or a higher custody level, the officer may be armed. The minimumcustody correctional officer typically reports to a Correctional Sergeant I and supervise the less violent and more compliant inmates.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of basic criminal attitudes and behavior patterns of persons in custody and factors underlying criminal behavior. Working knowledge of various policies and procedures associated with the control and management of inmates. Working knowledge of basic record keeping. Working knowledge of first aid and emergency medical practices and procedures. Skill in the use of unarmed self-defense tactics, batons and emergency equipment. Skill in the use and care of firearms and proper restraint methods and techniques. Ability to make quick, effective and reasonable decisions in emergencies and take appropriate action. Ability to effectively counsel and work with inmates in a variety of as ...
Minimum qualifications
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special requirements
Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Correctional Officer I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $28,542 | $50,161 | $28,542 to $50,161 |
| Texas | $32,332 | $47,355 | $32,332 to $47,355 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.