Correctional officer jobs in the United States (1,260 jobs)

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1,260
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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).

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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.

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Correctional officer jobs in the United States

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  • Correctional Officer (lateral) - Continuous

    County of Madera

    Madera, CA

    • $4,940.13 to $6,075.73 USD / month

    …application.Individuals must be currently employed as full-time Correctional Officers in State or County Adult Correctional Facilities. Salary RangeCorrectional Officer I:…

  • Correctional Officer

    Luzerne County

    Wilkes-Barre, PA

    • $39,622.3 USD / year

    This Officer performs work in the supervision, custody and non-professional counseling of inmates at the Luzerne County Division of Corrections on an assigned shift.

  • CORRECTIONS OFFICER RECRUIT

    Louisville Metro Government

    Louisville, KY

  • Corrections Officer Lateral Ent

    Louisville Metro Government

    Louisville, KY

    • $52,852.8 USD / year

    …exams to determine suitability for the position of Correction…

  • Correctional Officer

    City of Lincoln/Lancaster County

    Lincoln, NE

    • $33.45 to $41.01 USD / hour

    …can make an impact, the time is now for you to apply to be a correctional officer. Work at one of the most progressive criminal justice agencies in the Midwest. The Lancaster County…

  • Corrections Officer (Lateral Officers)

    City of Las Vegas

    Las Vegas, NV

    • $30.2 to $47.43 USD / hour

    …performance of duties directly related to Category III Peace Officer standards. Service time must be within five years immediately preceding application with the City of Las…

  • Deputy City Marshal & Corrections Officer (Entry-Level)

    City of Las Vegas

    Las Vegas, NV

    The City of Las Vegas is establishing an eligible list for Corrections Officer and Deputy City Marshal.

  • Lateral Corrections Officer ($5,000 Sign On Bonus)

    Lake County

    Waukegan, IL

    • $37.7 to $48.38 USD / hour
  • Corrections Officer

    King County

    Seattle, WA · Kent, WA

    • $42.52 to $52.59 USD / hour
  • Correctional Officer

    Lancaster County Government

    Lancaster, SC

    • $59,147 to $80,152 USD / year
  • CORRECTIONS OFFICER ENTRY LEVEL

    Kitsap County

    Port Orchard, WA

    • $68,681.6 to $97,073.6 USD / year
  • CORRECTIONS OFFICER 2 (LATERAL- EXPERIENCED) - $15,000 SIGNING INCENTIVE!!

    Kitsap County

    Port Orchard, WA

    • $70,408 to $97,073.6 USD / year
  • Correctional Officer - Temporary Positions

    State of Iowa

    Fort Madison, IA

    • $24.48 to $34 USD / hour

    TEMPORARY - Correctional Officer - State of Iowa Department of Corrections

  • Correctional Officer

    State of Iowa

    Clarinda, IA

    • $24.48 to $34 USD / hour
  • Correctional Officer

    State of Iowa

    Fort Madison, IA

    • $24.48 to $34 USD / hour

    Correctional Officer - State of Iowa Department of Corrections Are you ready for more than just a job? How about a career that challenges you, shapes lives, and contributes to the safety…

  • Corrections Officer - Experienced (Lateral)

    City of Kirkland

    Kirkland, WA

    • $35.08 to $43.79 USD / hour
  • Entry Level Corrections Officer (Multiple Vacancies)

    City of Kirkland

    Kirkland, WA

    • $35.08 to $43.79 USD / hour
  • Correctional Officer

    State of Iowa

    Fort Dodge, IA

    • $24.48 to $34 USD / hour
  • Correctional Officer

    State of Iowa

    Mitchellville, IA

    • $24.48 to $34 USD / hour

    The Iowa Correctional Institution for Women is a multi-faceted correctional institution that serves as the only female facility and female reception center for the Iowa Department of…

  • Correctional Officer

    State of Iowa

    Anamosa, IA

    • $24.48 to $34 USD / hour

    Join us at the Anamosa State Penitentiary as a Correctional Officer!

  • Correctional Officer

    Jefferson County (TX)

    Beaumont, TX

    • $23.68 USD / hour

    Mission: The Mission of the Jefferson County Correctional Facility is to provide the safe and secure detention of offenders in order to protect the staff, inmates and citizens of Jefferson…

  • Corrections Officer - Lateral

    City of Issaquah

    Issaquah, WA

    • $36.27 to $47.72 USD / hour

    Join the City of Issaquah as a Corrections Officer!

  • Corrections Officer - Entry Level

    City of Issaquah

    Issaquah, WA

    • $36.27 to $47.72 USD / hour

    Join the City of Issaquah as a Corrections Officer!

  • Corrections Officer - MCCC

    City of Indianapolis and Marion County

    Indianapolis, IN

    • $19.87 USD / hour
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