Correctional officer jobs in the United States

Find correctional officer jobs across the United States. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs
1,128
Employers
419

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour
$25.56Across 377 listings
Average starting payUSD / year
$59,559Across 74 listings
Average starting payUSD / month
$4,960Across 64 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote
<1%2 listings
Hybrid
0%0 listings
On-site
3%39 listings

Not specified: 96% (1,087 listings)

Employers hiring include Department of Corrections (38), Commonwealth of Kentucky (37), Dept of Corr - Central Admin (34).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Correctional officer jobs in the United States

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  • Correctional Officer 1 (CO2), Tacoma Reentry Center

    State of Washington

    Tacoma, WA

    • $5,523 to $7,243 USD / month

    Corrections & Custody Officer 1 (DOC WFSE Range 45 Step J-M)

  • Correctional Officer - Female Only

    BECKER COUNTY

    Detroit Lakes, MN

    • $28.12 to $36.69 USD / hour

    The Corrections Officer is responsible for the care, custody and control of inmates in accordance with the maintenance of security, safety, operational rules, and policies of the Becker…

  • CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70004103

    State of Florida

    BUSHNELL, FL

    Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70004103

  • CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70044079

    State of Florida

    OCALA, FL

    Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70044079

  • Senior Correctional Officer

    Core Civic

    NICHOLLS, GA

    to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Senior Correctional Officer who

  • Senior Correctional Officer

    Nicholls, GA

    to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Senior Correctional Officer who

  • Correctional Officer

    CoreCivic

    OLNEY SPRINGS, CO

    • $24.86 USD / hour

    …to better the public good. We are hiring immediately for a Correctional Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. As a CoreCivic…

  • Correctional Officer

    Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

    La Grange, KY

  • Correctional Officer

    Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

    West Liberty, KY

  • Correctional Officer

    Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

    Fredonia, KY

  • Senior Correctional Officer

    Core Civic

    WHITEVILLE, TN

    • $27.99 USD / hour

    to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Senior Correctional Officer who

  • Correctional Officer

    Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

    Louisville, KY

  • Correctional Officer

    Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

    Bowling Green, KY

  • Correctional Officer

    Duchesne County

    Duchesne, UT

    • From $28 USD / hour

    Under the supervision of the Corrections Corporal, performs a variety of correctional duties related to the security, safety, order, control, and discipline of the jail, including…

  • Correctional Officer

    Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

    Louisville, KY

  • Senior Correctional Officer

    Whiteville, TN

    • $27.99 USD / hour

    to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Senior Correctional Officer who

  • Correctional Officer

    Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

    Lexington, KY

  • Correctional Officer at CC#5 Miramonte

    Sierra Conservation Center

    CA

    • $7,320 to $9,203 USD / month

    This advertisement is for a Correctional Officer position located at CC#05 Miramonte for Sierra Conservation Center in Miramonte, Fresno County. Please indicate the position number on your…

  • Jailer/Dispatcher

    LAFAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

    DARLINGTON, WI

  • Corrections Officer I or II

    Beltrami County

    Bemidji, MN

    • $27.65 to $37.12 USD / hour

    Beltrami County is creating an eligibility list for the position of Corrections Officer II and Corrections Officer I (Training Program). There are currently multiple openings with both…

  • Security Officer Armed Patrol Driver Corrections Officer License

    Allied Universal

    Miami, FL

    • $22.89 USD / hour

    As a Security Officer Armed Patrol Driver Corrections Officer License in Miami, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of ind

  • Juvenile Correctional Officer 1 (Part - time) - Augusta YDC - Augusta, GA (FSC)

    Juvenile Justice, Department of

    United States

    Juvenile Correctional Officer 1 (Part - time) - Augusta YDC - Augusta, GA (FSC)Agency:

  • Community Corrections Officer 2 (Or CCO1 In-Training) - Special Needs Unit - Seattle

    State of Washington

    Seattle, WA

    • $4,880 to $7,994 USD / month

    Community Corrections Officer 2 (or CCO1 In-training)

  • Correctional Officer

    WARD COUNTY

    Minot, ND

    • $24.19 to $26.7 USD / hour
  • Correctional Officer - Whiteville

    Core Civic

    WHITEVILLE, TN

    • $23.87 USD / hour

    …to better the public good. We are hiring immediately for a Correctional Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. As a CoreCivic…