1115 correctional officer jobs found

Department Information This Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) posting will be used to fill vacant positions assigned to both the Sterling Correctional Facility and Limon Correctional Facility in Northeastern Colorado. There are endless opportunities with the CDOC . Sterling Correctional Facility (SCF) is located in the northeast corner of Colorado, approximately 120 miles northeast of Denver. The facility covers 100 acres of the 765-acre site. The interior perimeter covers 80 acres. The facility officially opened in June of 1999. SCF’s capacity is 2,488. The custody levels include Minimum, Minimum-Restricted, Medium, Close (general population) and Close (Management Control Comprehensive – MCC). Limon Correctional Facility (LCF) is located on Highway 71, two miles south of the town of Limon, approximately 80 miles east of Denver. The facility sits on 320 acres, 36 acres of which are enclosed behind a 4,000 foot, double-perimeter fence. LCF...

Department Information This Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) posting will be used to fill temporary aide vacant positions in Canon City. These positions will work at multiple locations throughout the Canon City area. Terms of Employment: Temporary Aides are limited pursuant to the Colorado constitution. A temporary employee may work no more than nine (9) months in a 12-month period. The 12-month period is defined as a rolling 12-month period that begins with the the first day of work for the temporary assignment. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective...

Department Information This Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) posting will be used to fill temporary aide vacant positions in Canon City. These positions will work at multiple locations throughout the Canon City area. Terms of Employment: Temporary Aides are limited pursuant to the Colorado constitution. A temporary employee may work no more than nine (9) months in a 12-month period. The 12-month period is defined as a rolling 12-month period that begins with the the first day of work for the temporary assignment. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government...

Department Information This Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) posting will be used to fill temporary aide vacant positions at our Denver Correctional Facilities. Terms of Employment: Temporary Aides are limited pursuant to the Colorado constitution. A temporary employee may work no more than nine (9) months in a 12-month period. The 12-month period is defined as a rolling 12-month period that begins with the the first day of work for the temporary assignment. This Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) posting will be used to fill vacant temporary aide positions assigned to the Denver Complex, located in Denver. The Denver Complex includes the Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center (DRDC) and Denver Women's Correctional Facility (DWCF). There are endless opportunities with the CDOC . Current CDOC CO I employees are encouraged to apply for transfers through the posted Central Transfer Process job announcement. Terms of Employment:...

Department Information This Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) posting will be used to fill vacant positions at our Buena Vista location. There are endless opportunities with the CDOC . The Buena Vista Correctional Complex is comprised of two separate facilities – Buena Vista Correctional Complex (BVCF) and Buena Vista Minimum Center (BVMC). The Buena Vista Correctional Facility was opened in 1892 under the name of Colorado State Reformatory. The Buena Vista Minimum Center was opened in 1999. BVCC has a capacity of 934 inmates at the medium custody level. BVMC has a capacity of 300 inmates at the minimum restrictive custody level. DCC has experienced three expansions culminating in the current population of 480 male inmates. Located approximately nine miles west of Delta, Colorado, the facility encompasses an area of approximately 113.85 acres. DCC has a capacity of 477 inmates at the minimum custody levels. The Rifle Correctional Center is a 192-bed...

Overview Community Correctional Officers provide supervision, rehabilitation, and support services to offenders under the supervision of the Probation and Parole Division of the Vermont Department of Corrections. They utilize both risk control and risk management services as part of a supervision team of high-risk offender. Work is performed in accordance with correctional policies, directives, and procedures under the supervision of an administrative superior. The applicant must have a strong understanding of ethics and boundaries and: The ability to communicate and be able to work in a team setting Excellent writing/strong computer skills Good time management, and observation/organizational skills Be detail oriented. Have understanding of victim awareness Have knowledge of domestic violence and sexual offenders The ability to communicate effectively to a team the dynamics observed during field contacts The ability to maintain a professional rapport with local...

Department Information This Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) posting will be used to fill temporary aide vacant positions at our Denver Correctional Facilities. Terms of Employment: Temporary Aides are limited pursuant to the Colorado constitution. A temporary employee may work no more than nine (9) months in a 12-month period. The 12-month period is defined as a rolling 12-month period that begins with the the first day of work for the temporary assignment. This Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) posting will be used to fill vacant temporary aide positions assigned to the Denver Complex, located in Denver. The Denver Complex includes the Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center (DRDC) and Denver Women's Correctional Facility (DWCF). There are endless opportunities with the CDOC . Current CDOC CO I employees are encouraged to apply for transfers through the posted Central Transfer Process job announcement. Terms of Employment:...

Overview Community Correctional Officers provide supervision, rehabilitation, and support services to offenders under the supervision of the Probation and Parole Division of the Vermont Department of Corrections. They utilize both risk control and risk management services as part of a supervision team of high-risk offender. Work is performed in accordance with correctional policies, directives, and procedures under the supervision of an administrative superior. The applicant must have a strong understanding of ethics and boundaries and: The ability to communicate and be able to work in a team setting Excellent writing/strong computer skills Good time management, and observation/organizational skills Be detail oriented. Have understanding of victim awareness Have knowledge of domestic violence and sexual offenders The ability to communicate effectively to a team the dynamics observed during field contacts The ability to maintain a professional...

We are now seeking Correctional Officers for the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins, Wyoming. The Wyoming State Penitentiary (WSP) is a high-custody facility for the general population and administrative segregation housing. This position is essential for maintaining the institution's safety and security and is considered a Law Enforcement position, receiving the 20-year retirement and state benefits package. This is an entry-level position, and career/growth opportunities are available. Human Resource Contact: *[ Deborah.Hale@wyo.gov ](mailto:Deborah.Hale@wyo.gov) *or 307-777-6136 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * * The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level. To maintain institutional safety standards, the position requires the following: Enforcement of rules and regulations. Responding to post orders of varied assigned posts. Supervising inmates in the performance of various...

Advertisement Closes 1/18/2026 (7:00 PM EST) 26-00068 Correctional Officer Pay Grade 10 Salary $39,127.68 Annually Locality Premium – $5.23 per hour Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 4000 Morgan Road La Grange, KY 40031 USA Description Do you want to kick-start your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals who are up for the challenge. Correctional Officers fill a critical role within correctional institutions by working together as a team to maintain safety and control of offenders. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the...

Advertisement Closes 1/19/2026 (7:00 PM EST) req75794 Correctional Officer (Part-Time) Pay Grade 10 Salary $18.81 Hourly Locality Premium – $5.23 per hour Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | PART TIME (LESS THAN 100HR/MONTH) | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 1200 River Road Central City, KY 42330 USA Description Do you want to kick-start your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals who are up for the challenge. Correctional Officers fill a critical role within correctional institutions by working together as a team to maintain safety and control of offenders. Responsibilities include, but are not...

Advertisement Closes 1/23/2026 (7:00 PM EST) 26-00193 Correctional Officer Pay Grade 10 Salary $39,127.68 Annually Locality Premium – $5.23 per hour Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 374 New Bethel Church Road Fredonia, KY 42411 USA Description Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky Do you want to kick-start your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals who are up for the challenge. Correctional Officers fill a critical role within correctional institutions by working together as a team to maintain safety and control of offenders. Responsibilities...

Advertisement Closes 1/19/2026 (7:00 PM EST) 26-00190 Correctional Officer Pay Grade 10 Salary $39,127.68 Annually Locality Premium – $5.23 per hour Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 3000 Ash Avenue Pewee Valley, KY 40056 USA Description Do you want to kick-start your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals who are up for the challenge. Correctional Officers fill a critical role within correctional institutions by working together as a team to maintain safety and control of offenders. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the...

Department Information If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits. Medical and dental health plans Short and long term...

Department Information If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates . Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits. Medical and dental health plans Short and long term disability coverage...

PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 34565 Agency: Department of Corrections - Rapid City Minimum Center Location: Rapid City, SD Salary: $25.50 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience Pay Grade: GG Closing Date: open until filled This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit https://doc.sd.gov/ . The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI3Hwg99jTg&t=9s . Maintains custody of men at the Rapid City Minimum Center by enforcing institutional operations memoranda and procedures to ensure the safety and security of the inmates and employees and that confinement conditions are maintained. Officers are assigned a specific post in an area such as a control room, cell hall, visit room, or recreational area. Common duties in most posts include...

PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 34565 Agency: Department of Corrections - Rapid City Minimum Center Location: Rapid City, SD Salary: $25.50 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience Pay Grade: GG Closing Date: open until filled This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit https://doc.sd.gov/ . The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI3Hwg99jTg&t=9s . Maintains custody of men at the Rapid City Minimum Center by enforcing institutional operations memoranda and procedures to ensure the safety and security of the inmates and employees and that confinement conditions are maintained. Officers are assigned a specific post in an area such as a control room, cell hall, visit room, or recreational area. Common duties in most posts...

Overview Correctional Officers II provide supervisory work involving the custody, treatment and training of incarcerated individuals confined within a correctional facility. Supervises correctional staff and incarnated Individuals in a correctional setting. Supervision and technical assistances are provided to lower ranking officers in a unit, or as part of their on-the-job training. Work is performed in accordance with standard operating procedures of the facility , and under the supervision of a shift supervisor or a technical superior who makes assignments and reviews work through personal observation and report May conduct transportation of medication form clinical facility to the correctional facility which includes verifying correct medication and count. Is responsible for conducting searches and inventories of property, sharps, and other inventories as needed. Evaluates both staff and performance in relation to assigned duties and roles, evaluates trends in...

Job Title: Correctional Officer Department : Prison Grade & Wage : $16.79 Per Hour (Non-Exempt) Status : Full-Time (40 hours per week) with benefits, Union-Eligible Qualifications : Minimum high school graduate or equivalent required. Responsibilities: Maintaining the security of the prison and care, custody, and safety of inmates. Supervise and record movement and daily activity of inmates in assigned areas. Preserve the security of all persons in the prison by conducting cell searches, area searches, body searches, and perimeter checks. Provides back-up security efforts to other corrections personnel as needed. Monitors visits, church services, treatment programs and all other inmate activity. Provides minor medical assistance as required. Counsel’s inmates on personnel and institutional problems. Interacts with other criminal justice agencies and the public. Escorts inmates through the prison. Assists in commitments and releases of inmates....

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff\'s Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If disability related accommodations are needed,...

Introduction The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin. The Department of Corrections , is currently accepting applications for Correctional Officer vacancies throughout the state. For a map of all offices and facilities, please review Department of Correction locations . Position Summary This position is responsible for ensuring the security, custody, control, and treatment of persons in the care of the Division of Adult Institutions. These positions supervise residents on institution grounds and escort residents off-site as required. The Correctional Officer communicates institution information and concerns, maintains record keeping systems, and maintains...

Advertisement Closes 1/18/2026 (7:00 PM EST) 26-00078 Correctional Officer Pay Grade 10 Salary $39,127.68 Annually Locality Premium – $5.23 per hour Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 710 Walter Reed Road Burgin, KY 40310 USA Description Do you want to kick-start your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals who are up for the challenge. Correctional Officers fill a critical role within correctional institutions by working together as a team to maintain safety and control of offenders. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the...

Advertisement Closes 1/12/2026 (7:00 PM EST) req75568 Correctional Officer (Part-Time) Pay Grade 10 Salary $18.81 Hourly Locality Premium – $5.23 per hour Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | PART TIME (LESS THAN 100HR/MONTH) | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 1200 River Road Central City, KY 42330 USA Description Do you want to kick-start your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals who are up for the challenge. Correctional Officers fill a critical role within correctional institutions by working together as a team to maintain safety and control of offenders. Responsibilities include, but are not...

Advertisement Closes 1/13/2026 (7:00 PM EST) 26-00054 Correctional Officer Pay Grade 10 Salary $39,127.68 Annually Locality Premium – $5.228 per hour Shift Premium - $2.13 an hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Shift Premium $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m. Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice Location 590 Columbia Street Newport, KY 41071 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career...