Correctional officer jobs in the United States (1,260 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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- 1,260
- Employers
- 426
Advertised starting pay
- Average starting payUSD / hour
- $24.83Across 465 listings
- Average starting payUSD / year
- $59,426Across 89 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% (1,217 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
Suwannee Correctional Institution
Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER STATEWIDE 1 1
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70042142
MyFlorida
Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70042142
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Correctional Officer - ( 26-215)
Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners
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Correctional Officer - PRN
CoreCivic
…responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Correctional Officer, PRN (As Need Basis) who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional,…
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Correctional Officer
CoreCivic
…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 SERGEANT - 70038693
MyFlorida
Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70038693
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Correctional Officer:MM:92:T3
Florida Department of Corrections
Multiple positions available. Hiring for Florida Women's Reception Center, Marion Correctional Institution and Lowell Correctional Institution,
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Correctional Officer
Essex County Sheriff's Department, Middleton MA
The basic purpose of this position is to maintain order and security in a correctional institution. Incumbents of positions in this area maintain care and custody of inmates detained or…
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Correctional Officer
Worcester County Sheriff's Office
Correctional Officers are responsible for the care, custody and control of inmates housed at the Worcester County Jail and House of Corrections.
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Correctional Officer in Clayton, Missouri - $21.15 /hr!
Whalls Group
…community, one of Missouri’s most respected counties is looking for Correctional Officers for immediate hire. This is a permanent, full-time, long-term career opportunity in the criminal…
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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
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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CORRECTIONS OFFICER
The County of Adams
Pursue a career as a corrections officer and contribute to safer, stronger communities.
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Non-Correctional Officer (Trainee)
Miami-Dade County
Non-certified Correctional Officer (Trainees): $45,222.49 Annually. - Must be a least 18 years of age (19 years of age by the time of certification) - Must be a United States Citizen - Must…
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Certified Correctional Officer
Miami-Dade County
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). Must be a State of Florida Certified Correctional Officer or must possess a Certificate of Completion from a Correctional Officer…
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Trainee Corrections Officer
State of Minnesota
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Trainee Corrections Officer
State of Minnesota
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Correctional Officer - II
Placer County
The Placer County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for Correctional Officer - I and Correctional Officer - II. Please review individual job postings for the minimum…
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Correctional Officer - I
Placer County
Placer County is currently accepting applications for Correctional Officer - I. Positions may be assigned to either the Auburn Jail Facility or the South Placer Jail Facility. Qualified…
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Correctional Officer - Lateral (Part-Time)
San Joaquin County
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking highly motivated individuals to fill part-time Correctional Officer-Lateral vacancies. This journey-level classification is responsible…
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Correctional Officer - Lateral
San Joaquin County
Correctional Officer opportunities in the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office
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Correctional Officer Trainee
San Joaquin County
…daily function and operations of the Custody Division. The Correctional Officer Trainee is responsible for learning to follow clearly established procedures in receiving prisoners,…
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I
State of Maryland
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates for our Correctional Officer I entry-level position. This recruitment is ongoing and…
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Correctional Officer/Youth Rehab Food Service Specialist I
State of Delaware
