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How much do correctional administration jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for correctional administration in Florida is $79,917.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,600.00 and $105,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is correctional administration?

A Correctional Administration job involves overseeing the operations and management of correctional facilities, such as prisons or detention centers. Professionals in this field ensure security, enforce policies, manage staff, and oversee inmate rehabilitation programs. Their responsibilities also include budgeting, compliance with legal regulations, and maintaining order within the facility. Effective leadership and strong decision-making skills are essential to ensure safety and efficiency in correctional institutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for correctional administration?

To thrive in Correctional Administration, you need a strong background in criminal justice or public administration, experience with correctional facility operations, and often a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with facility management software, incident reporting systems, and regulatory compliance tools is typically required. Outstanding leadership, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills help individuals excel in overseeing staff and maintaining order. These abilities are essential for ensuring facility security, effective team management, and compliance with legal and ethical standards.

What are some common challenges faced in correctional administration?

Correctional Administration professionals often face challenges including balancing the safety and security of inmates and staff, managing resource constraints, and maintaining compliance with changing regulations. The environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring quick decision-making and the ability to handle conflicts or crises calmly. Teamwork and strong communication are crucial, as you’ll frequently coordinate with correctional officers, healthcare workers, and administrative staff. These challenges are balanced by the opportunity to make a significant impact on facility operations and to develop valuable leadership skills.

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Infographic showing various Correctional Administration job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, and 18% Part Time. Highlights an 88% In-person, and 12% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $79,917 per year, or $38.4 per hour.

Supervisory Correctional Treatment Specialist (Case Management Coordinator)

Miami, FL

BOP: General Practitioner
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$95K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
Qualifications:To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:
Basic Requirements:
A. Degree: that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience - that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences, and that provided applicants with knowledge of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a 4-year degree as shown in A above.
Evaluation of Education: Courses, such as sociology, correctional administration, criminal justice, government/political science, psychology, social work, counseling, and other related social or behavioral science courses may be used to satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement.
Evaluation of Experience: Experience must have been gained in (1)casework in a correctional institution or in another criminal justice setting; (2) counseling in any setting, provided it required diagnostic or treatment planning skills to achieve specific social or occupational goals; or (3) work treating persons in need of social rehabilitation.
AND
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, applicants must have the following:
Education:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.
Experience:
You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.
Some examples of this qualifying experience are:
  • Knowledge of correctional treatment and correctional systems management philosophies, management techniques, and security requirements.

  • Experience in correctional systems management (e.g., inmate admission and release systems; physical processing of inmates, prevention of the introduction of contraband, judgment and commitment records, and coordination of transfers).

  • Experience assisting with monitoring classification teams and victim/witness and financial responsibility programs to ensure compliance with policy requirements.

  • Experience participating in internal audits of case management and
    correctional systems programs in order to assess policy compliance.

  • Experience assisting in the development of local program policies and procedures.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid work experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.
**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**Education:ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.
Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.Employment Type: OTHER

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