Correctional officers guard people in penal institutions and guard those in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Bailiffs, also known as marshals or court officers, are law enforcement officers who maintain order in courtrooms.
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- Correctional Officers and Jailers
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
What do they typically do
- Ensure the security of the courtroom
- Enforce courtroom rules
- Follow court procedures
- Escort judges, jurors, witnesses, and people in custody into and out of the courtroom
- Handle evidence and deliver court documents
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -0.6%
Job Openings 1,074
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
NC Workforce Credentials
- NC: Sheriffs’ Detention Officer Certification [NC Department of Justice]
Private Training Programs
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