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
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- 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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Correctional Officer
Berkshire County Sheriff's Office
Berkshire County Sheriff\'s Office correctional officer recruits take part in a nine-week Basic Recruit Training Academy. For those who successfully complete the training academy, benefits…
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Jailer - Full Time
Clearwater County Sheriff's Department
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Correctional Officer 1 - Burruss
Georgia Department of Corrections
Job Description [ ]{#ctl00_Main_content_lblJobDescriptionValue} A Correctional Officer often must do things that many people would find unpleasant either physically or mentally. In the…
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CSM Correctional Officer 1 - Special Managment Unit
Georgia Department of Corrections
This Correctional Officer 1 (CSM) position is assigned to work at a Close or Special Mission Prison. A Correctional Officer often must do things that many people would find unpleasant…
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Correctional Officer
Dodge State Prison
Below is a list of requirements that Correctional Officers must be willing to do on the job. CAREFULLY consider whether YOU are willing to do EVERYTHING listed, if offered a job as a…
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CSM Correctional Officer 1
Georgia Department of Corrections - HQ
This Correctional Officer 1 (CSM) position is assigned to work at a Close or Special Mission Prison. A Correctional Officer often must do things that many people would find unpleasant…
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CSM Correctional Officer 1
Georgia Department of Corrections
#### TITLE CSM Correctional Officer 1 Entry Salary: ------------- $50,386.00 ------------- Pay Grade Max: ------------- $58,119.80 ------------- Minimum Qualification:…
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CSM Correctional Officer 1
Georgia Department of Corrections
Jobcode: PSP190 Jobtitle: CSM Correctional Officer 1 Job Category: Corrections Entry Salary: $50,386.00 Pay Grade Max: $58,119.80 Minimum Qualification: High school diploma/GED, and any…
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10/28/2026-Correctional Officer (Hiring Event for Southern Correctional Institution)
NC Department of Adult Correction
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is hiring Correctional Officers to maintain safety, security, and supervision within state correctional facilities. This position offers…
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Correctional Officer (Craven Correctional)
NC Department of Adult Correction
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Correctional Officer - Recruitment Incentive - Direct Hire
U.S. Dept. of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons
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Correctional Officer (Correctional Officer Trainee)
U.S. Dept. of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons
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Correctional Officer
…responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Correctional Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come…
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Correctional Officer
State of Utah - Jobs
With a career in Law Enforcement as a Correctional Officer, you can earn a total possible compensation package valued up to $92,298.90 in the first year.The Utah Department of Corrections…
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Youth Leader 2 ( Corrections Officer ) OMJST
Multi County Juvenile Attention System OMJST
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Youth Specialist/Juvenile Correctional Officer
Clermont County Juvenile Detention
YOUTH SPECIALIST/JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER MALE Clermont County Juvenile Detention Application Due By: Until position is filled Status: Full-Time, Unclassified (employee serves at the…
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Corrections Officer
Clinton County
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Juvenile Corrections Officer
North Central Ohio Rehabilitation Center
Juvenile Corrections Officer - NCORC Rehabilitation We are currently accepting applications/resumes for a Rehab Advisor (Corrections Officer). We are a juvenile community corrections…
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Corrections Officer
Multi-County Corrections Center
Correction Officer Multi-County Correctional Center located in Marion, Ohio is seeking responsible individuals for the position of Correction Officer. Multi County Correctional Center is a…
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FT Juvenile Corrections Officer
Erie County, Ohio
ERIE COUNTY JOB POSTING #2026-047 POSITION: FT Juvenile Corrections Officer DEPARTMENT: Family Court-Detention Center SALARY: $20.79/hour - Day Shift $21.29/hour --- Night Shift POSTING…
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Corrections Officer
Allen County Sheriff's Office & Jail
Division: Corrections Title: Corrections Officer Probationary Term: 1 year Job description: Under supervision, oversee inmates to ensure they're safe, secure, and supervised. ** **…
