Correctional officer jobs in the United States (1,260 jobs)
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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-Jail
St. Clair County (IL)
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Juvenile Corrections Officer
St. Clair County (IL)
CORRECTIONS OFFICERThe Corrections Officer is appointed by the Director of Court Services and Probation with the approval of the Chief Circuit Judge and has a Shift Supervisor or Acting…
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Corrections Officer - Adult - NERCC (Open)
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Routine correctional work supervising inmates incarcerated at the Northeastern Regional Corrections Center (NERCC).
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Correctional Officer
St. Louis County, Minnesota
The St. Louis County Jail Division (located in Northern Minnesota) hires permanent full-time Correctional Officers. These positions entail shift work (meaning days, evenings, nights,…
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Probation Corrections Officer I/II
Stanislaus County
The Probation Corrections Officer I is the entry-level Peace Officer position responsible for the care and custody of youth detained in Juvenile Hall, Juvenile Commitment Facility, or…
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Correctional Officer
Champaign County
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Correctional Officer (Entry)
Solano County
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Corrections Officer
Sherburne County
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Corrections Officer - Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office
Sheboygan County
Sheboygan County is actively recruiting Correctional Officers who are ready to serve, protect, and make a real impact. If you’re looking for meaningful work, strong teamwork, and the…
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Juvenile Corrections Officer
Sevier, County of (TN)
The Juvenile Corrections Officer I is responsible for overseeing the intake, processing, and confinement of juveniles suspected and/or convicted of unruly and/or criminal activity. The…
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Corrections Officer
Sevier, County of (TN)
This is very responsible correctional facility work involving the intake, processing and incarceration of individuals suspected and/or convicted of criminal activity. Activities associated…
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Sheriff's Correctional Officer (Open)
County of San Mateo
…We are currently seeking dedicated professionals to serve as Correctional Officers responsible for the supervision of incarcerated individuals in County detention…
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Corrections Officer- Female
The City of Zanesville
CONSIDER BEING A CORRECTION OFFICER WITH OUR DEPARTMENT!
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER (OUTSIDE DETAIL)
City of Americus
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Correctional Officer I
City of Santa Ana
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Correctional Officer I - Lateral Transfer
City of Santa Ana
Under general supervision, the Correctional Officer performs functions related to the incarceration and care of inmates during a shift.
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Probation Corrections Officer - Lateral*
San Bernardino County
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Probation Corrections Officer/Trainee*
San Bernardino County
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Corrections Officer
Rockingham County (NH)
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Correctional Officer
Rock County
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Corrections Officer (Entry Level)
City of Puyallup
…incentive is paid $5,000 at completion of Corrections Training Officer (CTO) program and $5,000 paid at completion of…
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Corrections Officer (Lateral Entry)
City of Puyallup
…time of hire, $10,000 at completion of Corrections Training Officer (CTO) program and $10,000 paid at completion of…
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Corrections Officer (Advanced Entry-Level)
City of Puyallup
…time of hire, $5,000 at completion of Corrections Training Officer (CTO) program and $5,000 paid at completion of…
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINEE - PIOCHE
State of Nevada (NV)
Correctional Officers maintain and supervise inmates in state Correctional facilities in a controlled humane environment. This position will be at a Conservation Camp in Pioche, this is a…
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINEE - CARSON CITY AND LOVELOCK
State of Nevada (NV)
Positions allocated to this class series maintain and supervise offenders in State correctional facilities in a controlled humane environment.