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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Part Time Corrections Officer
Tippecanoe County Government
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Hiring: Correctional Officer - Massachusetts Department of Correction
BufferSprings
…serve their community through a career in public safety. As a Correctional Officer, you will play a critical role in protecting public safety, supporting rehabilitation, and leading with…
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Correctional Officer
Norfolk County Sheriffs Office
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Correctional Officer (overnight shift)
Meade County, SD
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Corrections Officer
Miami County
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Correctional Officer (Eastern Region)
Adult Correction
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Correctional Officer (Western Region)
Adult Correction
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Correctional Officer (Central Region)
Adult Correction
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Correctional Officer (South Central Region)
Adult Correction
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Juvenile Correctional Officer - DeKalb RYDC - Decatur, GA (FSC)
Juvenile Justice, Department of
Juvenile Correctional Officer - DeKalb RYDC - Decatur, GA (FSC)Job Requisition ID:
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Juvenile Correctional Officer - Claxton RYDC - Claxton GA (FSC)
Juvenile Justice, Department of
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Juvenile Correctional Officer - Aaron Cohn (Columbus) RYDC - Midland GA (FSC)
Juvenile Justice, Department of
Juvenile Correctional Officer - Aaron Cohn (Columbus) RYDC - Midland GA (FSC)Job Requisitio
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Juvenile Corrections Officer
Hualapai Tribe
STATEMENT OF DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS: Correctional Officers I, II and III are responsible for the first-line supervision of juvenile residents of the HJDRC. This position is highly…
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Corrections Officer
Hancock County Sheriff's Office
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Corrections Officer Female
Green Lake County
Under the general supervision of the Corrections Administrator maintains and oversees the daily operations of the Correctional Facility, working a schedule in accordance with the needs of…
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Corrections Officer Male
Green Lake County
Under the general supervision of the Corrections Administrator maintains and oversees the daily operations of the Correctional Facility, working a schedule in accordance with the needs of…
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Jailer
City of Pearland, TX
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Corrections Officer
City of Hammond
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Corrections Officer
City of Alton
The Corrections officer is responsible for day-to-day duties and functions within the jail. The Corrections officer is responsible for the proper completion of all required booking forms…
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Chief Jailer (Sheriff)
Shelby County
…and overall operation of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office correctional facilities. The Chief Jailer provides executive oversight of two major detention facilities: the Shelby County Main…
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Correctional Officer (Corrections)
Shelby County
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