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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Corrections Officer I
County of Chester
Chester County Prison is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Correctional Officer. This is entry-level work
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CERTIFIED CORRECTIONS OFFICER RECRUIT
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
This posting is for any correctional officer from another state, federal agency, or who holds a Florida correctional certificate.
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NON-CERTIFIED CORRECTIONS OFFICER RECRUIT
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
This is protective service work at the trainee level in providing security in correctional facilities. Work requires a knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures involved in…
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Juvenile Correctional Officer 1 - Augusta RYDC
Juvenile Justice, Department of
Juvenile Correctional Officer 1 - Augusta RYDCJob Requisition ID:
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Juvenile Correctional Officer- Terrell RYDC- Dawson, GA (FSC)
Juvenile Justice, Department of
Juvenile Correctional Officer- Terrell RYDC- Dawson, GA (FSC)Job Requisition ID:
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Juvenile Correctional Officer - Waycross RYDC - Waycross, GA (NSC)
Juvenile Justice, Department of
Juvenile Correctional Officer - Waycross RYDC - Waycross, GA (NSC)Job Requisition ID:
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Juvenile Correctional Officer - WIlkes RYDC - Washington, GA
Juvenile Justice, Department of
Juvenile Correctional Officer - WIlkes RYDC - Washington, GAAgency:
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Corrections Officer/Certified Detention Deputy
Broward County Sheriff's Office
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Correctional Officer
Baltimore County
You MUST meet the following requirements before you can be hired as a Correctional Officer:
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Correctional Officer Trainee
Beaufort County South Carolina
The position of Correctional Officer Trainee is responsible for learning and performing duties related to maintaining security, safety, and order within the Beaufort County Detention…
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Correctional Officer 1 (PCN 20-Multi)
State of Alaska
The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 1's at the Lemon Creek Correctional Complex (LCCC) located in Juneau, Alaska.
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Correctional Officer 1 (Ketchikan, AK)
State of Alaska
The Department of Corrections is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 1 positions in Ketchikan, Alaska.
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Correctional Officer 2 (Wasilla, AK)
State of Alaska
The Department of Corrections is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 2 positions for the Goose Creek Correctional Complex (GCCC) located in Wasilla, Alaska.
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Correctional Officer 2 FEMALE ONLY RECRUITMENT (Eagle River, AK)
State of Alaska
The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for multiple Female Correctional Officer 2 positions for the Hiland Mountain Correctional Center (HMCC) located in…
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Part-Time Jailer
City of Bell Gardens
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Detention Deputy Trainee / Correctional Officer Trainee
Bay County Sheriff's Office (FL)
If you are currently a Certified Officer in the State of Florida, please do not apply for this position. please apply for the Detention Deputy position.
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Detention Deputy / Correctional Officer
Bay County Sheriff's Office (FL)
In order to apply for this position, you MUST be certified in the State of Florida as a Correctional Officer.
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Correctional Officer 2 (Seward, AK)
State of Alaska
The Department of Corrections is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 2 positions for the Spring Creek Correctional Center (SCCC) located in Seward, Alaska.
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Correctional Officer 1 (SW26.04A)
State of Alaska
The Department of Corrections is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 1 positions.
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Correctional Officer 1 (Anchorage, AK)
State of Alaska
The Department of Corrections is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 1 positions for the Anchorage Correctional Complex (ACC) located in Anchorage, Alaska.
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Correctional Officer 1 FEMALE ONLY RECRUITMENT (Eagle River, AK)
State of Alaska
The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for multiple Female Correctional Officer 1 positions for the Hiland Mountain Correctional Center (HMCC) located in…
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Correctional Officer 1 (Seward, AK)
State of Alaska
The Department of Corrections is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 1 positions for the Spring Creek Correctional Center (SCCC) located in Seward, Alaska.
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Correctional Officer 2 (Anchorage, AK)
State of Alaska
The Department of Corrections is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 2 positions for the Anchorage Correctional Complex (ACC) located in Anchorage, Alaska.
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Correctional Officer 2 (SW26.04B)
State of Alaska
The Department of Corrections is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 2 positions.