Correctional officer jobs in the United States (1,264 jobs)
Find correctional officer jobs across the United States. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.
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Hiring at a glance
View jobs- Open jobs
- 1,264
- Employers
- 427
Advertised starting pay
- Average starting payUSD / hour
- $24.85Across 468 listings
- Average starting payUSD / year
- $59,592Across 88 listings
- Average starting payUSD / month
- $4,940Across 67 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%41 listings
Not specified: 97% (1,221 listings)
Employers hiring include Department of Corrections (67), Commonwealth of Kentucky (54), MyFlorida (40).
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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Corrections Officer
Nassau County Sheriff's Office
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Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Duties Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers. Incumbent is concerned with maintenance of institution security…
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CORRECTIONS OFFICER (Job ID# - 53678)
State of New Hampshire - Department of Corrections
CORRECTIONS OFFICER (Job ID# - 53678) Location: US:NH:CONCORD Occupation Category: 33-0000 Protective Service Occupations Employment Type: Full-Time Post Date: 10/01/2026 - Close Date:…
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Corrections Officer: Harrisonburg CCAP #01366
Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Title: Corrections Officer: Harrisonburg CCAP #01366
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Correctional Officer
SC Department of Corrections
Provides security, custody and control of inmates in a correctional setting. Duties include: - Maintain control in inmate dorms, cafeteria, work sites and surrounding areas. - Instruct and…
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Correctional Officer
SC Department of Corrections
Provides security, custody and control of inmates in a correctional setting. Duties include: - Maintain control in inmate dorms, cafeteria, work sites and surrounding areas. - Instruct and…
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Correctional Officer
SC Department of Corrections
Provides security, custody and control of inmates in a correctional setting. Duties include: - Maintain control in inmate dorms, cafeteria, work sites and surrounding areas. - Instruct and…
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Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers. Incumbent is concerned with maintenance of institution security…
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Corrections Officer 2026
Michigan Department of Corrections - St Louis
…Details, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number 47CO-14-Corr Officer Department Corrections Recruitment Bargaining Unit MICHIGAN CORRECTIONS ORGANIZATION (MCO) ## Job Description…
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Corrections Officer- Alger Mi
Michigan Department of Corrections
…Prison. Salary: $23.45 - $35.23 Hourly Job Number: 47CO-14-Corr Officer Bargaining Unit: MICHIGAN CORRECTIONS ORGANIZATION (MCO) Be a Corrections Officer for the State of Michigan** :…
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Corrections Officer- Kincheloe MI
Michigan Department of Corrections
…Prison. Salary: $29.09 - $36.29 Hourly Job Number: 47CO-26-Corr Officer Upper Peninsula Bargaining Unit: MICHIGAN CORRECTIONS ORGANIZATION (MCO) Be a Corrections Officer for the State of…
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Corrections Officer- Ionia & Montcalm County
Michigan Department of Corrections Recruitment
The State of Michigan is hiring permanent, FT Corrections Officers at our Ionia Correctional Facilities Salary: $24.15 - $36.29 Hourly Job Number: 47CO-26-Corr Officer Lower Peninsula…
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Corrections Officer
Michigan Department of Corrections
The State of Michigan is hiring permanent, FT Corrections Officers at the Baraga Correctional Facilty Salary: $29.09 - $36.29 Hourly Job Number: 47CO-26-Corr Officer Upper Peninsula…
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70034468 1
State of Florida
Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70034468 1
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Corrections Officer- Marquette MI
Michigan Department of Corrections
…Prison. Salary: $29.09 - $36.29 Hourly Job Number: 47CO-26-Corr Officer Upper Peninsula Bargaining Unit: MICHIGAN CORRECTIONS ORGANIZATION (MCO) Be a Corrections Officer for the State of…
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Corrections Officer- Jackson MI
Michigan Department of Corrections Recruitment
The State of Michigan is hiring permanent, FT Corrections Officers at our Jackson Correctional Facilities Salary: $24.15 - $36.29 Hourly Job Number: 47CO-26-Corr Officer Lower Peninsula…
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Security / Corrections Officer
Saginaw County Governmental Center
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Correctional Officer
Dallas County Sheriffs Office
Opening for Correctional Officers. Experience is not required but applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, must be able to pass a background check and drug testing.…
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Correctional Officer - Boonville Correctional Center
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
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Correctional Officer I
Mississippi Department of Corrections
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Correctional Officer-Greenwood
Mississippi Department of Corrections
Will guard and transport prisoners to/from worksites, hospitals/doctors, etc. Will secure correctional facility, supervise clean up activities with inmates. Male Applicants must have…
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Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau of Prisons
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Correctional Officer
New Jersey Department of Corrections
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New Jersey State Correctional Officer
New Jersey Department of Corrections
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New Jersey State Correctional Officer
New Jersey Department of Corrections