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
CoreCivic
…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…
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Correctional Officer - Whiteville
CoreCivic
…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…
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Correctional Officer - Hardeman
CoreCivic
…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…
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Senior Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations
CoreCivic
to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Senior Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations who
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Correctional Officer
CoreCivic
…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…
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Correctional Officer
SC Department of Corrections
Provides security, custody and control of inmates in a correctional setting. Duties include:
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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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Correctional Officer
SC Department of Corrections
Provides security, custody and control of inmates in a correctional setting.
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Correctional Officer
SC Department of Corrections
Provides security, custody and control of inmates in a correctional setting. Duties include:
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Corrections Officer (FT)
Centre County Government
Responsible for the care, custody and control of inmates at the Centre County Correctional Facility.
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Corrections Officer, Full Time
Clinton County Commissioners
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Corrections Officer, Part Time
Clinton County Commissioners
…able to clear a background check and successfully complete the Correctional Academy. Must be hard working, dependable and willing to meet the needs of a challenging…
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Correctional Officer
Warren-Forest County Commissioners
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Corrections officer
Clarion County Human Resources
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Corrections officer
Clarion County Human Resources
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Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Phoenix
Department of Corrections
This position provides training and guided experience in the custody, supervision, and support of inmates in a state correctional facility. The role involves direct interaction with inmates…
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Corrections Officer (part-time)
MIFFLIN COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Mifflin County Correctional Facility provides supervision of all detainees under a variety of situations ensuring proper security precautions are maintained at all times with safety of the…
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Corrections Officer - Part Time
County of Fayette
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Correctional Officer
Indiana County Jail
The Indiana County Jail is hiring Full Time Correctional Officers.
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Correctional Officer - Lycoming County Prison
Lycoming County Government
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Correctional Officer
City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue
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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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Corrections Officer
Nassau County Sheriff's Office
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Corrections Officer
Franklin County Personnel Department
The Correction Officer Exam is on a Continuous Recruitment Exam Schedule. Please see the exam
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Corrections Officer: Sheriff's Office (Full & Part Time)
Wyoming County Human Resources
and general well being of inmates confined in a county correctional facility. The duties involve considerable
