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
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
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Correctional Officer
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
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Correctional Officer
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
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Correctional Officer
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
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Correctional Officer
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
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Correctional Officer
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Corrections Officer - Lower Peninsula
State of Michigan
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Corrections Officer - Upper Peninsula
State of Michigan
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Correctional Officer Trainee - Davidson County Sheriff's Office
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
This position is with the Davidson County Sheriff's Office. A Correctional Officer assists with securing and overseeing the care and well-being of inmates housed in a correctional facility.…
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Correctional Officer II - LATERAL ($15k Signing bonus)
County of Napa
This is a LATERAL RECRUITMENT for the Correctional II classification at Napa County. Only those who meet the LATERAL Correction Officer II requirements are eligible to be considered for…
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Correctional Officer I
County of Nevada
We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team as Correctional Officers at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility. As a Correctional Officer, you are an important part of…
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Correctional Officer I - (Female Only)
County of Nevada
TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I
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Correctional Officer
Montgomery County (PA)
The Montgomery County Correctional Facility constitutes a critically essential operating element of the Montgomery County Criminal Justice System. Its operation is directed by federal,…
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JAILER/DISPATCHER I (CITY OF CREOLA)
Mobile Civil Service
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JAILER/DISPATCHER I (Town of Mt Vernon)
Mobile Civil Service
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Corrections Officer (MCSO)
Mobile Civil Service
This is public safety work that involves providing for the care and security of inmates confined within a correctional facility or jail.
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Jailer/Dispatcher I (City of Saraland)
Mobile Civil Service
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Correctional Officer - FT/PT & Eligibility List
Mille Lacs County
The Correctional Officer maintains the health, safety and security of all personnel and inmates within the facility. Ensures safety and security of inmates and members of the public when…
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Entry Level Corrections Officer
City of Mesquite (NV)
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Correctional Officer (Corrections)
County of Merrimack
…policy is to meet or exceed the standards set by the American Correctional Association, the National Commission of Correctional Healthcare, the New Hampshire Association of Counties, and…
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Corrections Officer - Entry Level - Jail Services
Clark County
…protecting our community from the inside out. As a Corrections Officer, you will be an essential member of our team, playing a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and humane…
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Lateral Corrections Officer - Jail Services
Clark County
Are you an experienced Corrections Officer looking for a dynamic new opportunity?
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Detention Deputy (Corrections Officer)
Marion County Indiana Sheriff's Office
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Corrections Officer
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office (OH)