Correctional officer jobs in the United States (1,260 jobs)
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Hiring at a glance
View jobs- Open jobs
- 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
Inyo, County of (CA)
This is a continuous recruitment for the Inyo County Sheriff Office Correctional Officer positions. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified applicants will be placed…
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Correctional Officer - Female
Inyo, County of (CA)
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR FEMALE CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS
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CORRECTIONS OFFICER
Horry County, (SC)
Correctional Officers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been sentenced to serve time in the Detention Center. T
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Corrections Officer
Hays County
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Corrections Officer - Lateral
Grant County
Supervision of inmates in the Grant County Correctional Facilities. The position is also responsible for the intake, booking, processing, housing, care and custody of inmates in the…
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Corrections Officer
City of Gainesville, GA
Supervises detail of 4-6 inmates assigned by Correctional Institute to perform park maintenance duties to include: mowing/trimming grass with power equipment, landscape installation and…
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CHIEF JAILER
Fulton County
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Correctional Officer - Lateral
Frederick County Government
…are performed with close supervision from a Field Training Officer, Correctional Officer II or…
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Correctional Officer Hiring Event (11/18/2026)
Frederick County Government
Join Frederick County Government staff for an all-inclusive Correctional Officer hiring event! On this day, Wednesday, November 18, 2026, applicants will have the opportunity to receive a…
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Correctional Officer I, II, III (Evergreen)
Frederick County Local Government
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Correctional Officer
Frederick County Local Government
…for dedicated and responsible individuals to join our team as Correctional Officers. We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of our facility, staff, and the community, and we…
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Corrections Officer
Fairfield County Ohio
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CORRECTIONS OFFICER - FULL TIME
City of Fairhope (AL)
Under the supervision of the Chief Corrections Officer, the employee serves as a correctional officer providing security and operational support for the City jail. Employee completes inmate…
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINEE
TALBOT COUNTY MARYLAND
A Correctional Officer Trainee will be responsible to assist with the maintenance of security and control of adult offenders in a correctional center in accordance with State and Federal…
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Corrections Officer I
Douglas County (NE)
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Correctional Officer
County of Delaware
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Correctional Officer I
City of Danville
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Female Correctional Officer Hiring List
Crow Wing, County of (MN)
This recruitment is being conducted to establish a female-only hiring list for Correctional Officers under the Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) exception.
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Reserve Correctional Officer - X00 - Muscogee County Prison - Part Time
Columbus Consolidated Government
This position is responsible for maintaining the security of the correctional facility.
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Correctional Officer CO Muscogee County Prison
Columbus Consolidated Government
This position is responsible for maintaining the security of the correctional facility.
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Part-Time Jailer
College Park, City of (GA)
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Jailer
College Park, City of (GA)
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Corrections Officer
Delaware, County of (OH)
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Juvenile Corrections Officer
Clallam County
Clallam County is seeking candidates for a position as a Juvenile Corrections Officer. This position performs all assigned activities in the receipt, booking, custody and care of juveniles…
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Corrections Officer
City of Foley
