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Hays County

Corrections Specialist I

San Marcos, TX · On-site

$41K - $42K/yr

Corrections Officers, Corrections Specialists, and Animal Control Officers - Minimum 15 WPM Deputy / School Resource Officers - Minimum 21 WPM Emergency Communications Officers - Minimum 35 WPM All ...

Centene

Senior Compliance Corrections Specialist

$70K - $126K/yr

Participates in corrections process for all lines of business. Responsibilities include intaking and triaging suspected issues of non-compliance, entry of compliance issues into GRC tool and ...

Intervention

$54.73/hr

Community Corrections Specialist - Residential Facility (Entry-Level) Job Type: Full Time Salary: $19.10- $21.96/hr (depending on shift differential) Schedule: 3rd Shift (Overnight Shift) Location:

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How much do corrections specialist jobs pay per month?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average monthly pay for corrections specialist in the United States is $4,320.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $3,125.00 and $5,375.00 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a corrections specialist?

Corrections Specialists are professionals who work within the criminal justice system to oversee individuals who have been arrested, are awaiting trial, or have been sentenced to serve time in a correctional facility. They are responsible for maintaining security and order in correctional institutions, supervising inmates, and ensuring that rules and regulations are followed. Corrections Specialists may also assist with rehabilitation programs, conduct inmate assessments, and prepare reports on inmate behavior and progress. Their work is vital in promoting safety, supporting rehabilitation, and facilitating successful reintegration of offenders into society.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a corrections specialist?

To thrive as a Corrections Specialist, you need a background in criminal justice or a related field, knowledge of correctional procedures, and often state certification or training. Competence in using offender management systems, incident reporting software, and security monitoring tools is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and emotional resilience help manage challenging inmate interactions and maintain a safe environment. These skills are crucial for ensuring facility security, fostering rehabilitation, and upholding legal and ethical standards.

What are some common challenges corrections specialists face when managing inmate populations?

Corrections Specialists often encounter challenges such as maintaining safety and security, de-escalating conflicts among inmates, and ensuring compliance with facility policies. Balancing empathy with authority is essential, as is adapting communication styles to diverse individuals. Additionally, working closely with other staff members, such as counselors and law enforcement, is crucial to support inmate rehabilitation and uphold a positive facility environment.

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Infographic showing various Corrections Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,845 per year, or $24.9 per hour.

Community Corrections Specialist

Embrave

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

$19.36/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Shift Differentials Offered!

At Embrave, we believe people can and do change. We have an amazing team that provides our clients with the opportunity to do just that! Embrave has also been recognized as a "Best Workplace" in Colorado Springs every year since 2022. Our commitment to excellence and our supportive work environment makes us a standout employer in the community. If you want to help Embrave make a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction and/or mental health issues, we would love to hear from you!

This position works in 24/7 Residential Community Corrections facility.

Some of our amazing benefits...

-> 14 Paid Holidays

-> Vacation, Sick and Personal Time

-> 401(k), Roth and Traditional plans offered, 5% Employer Match, 2 Years Fully Vested

-> Employer-paid Employee Assistance

-> Medical ICHRA plans, Dental, Vision

-> Employer-paid Life Insurance for employees and dependents

-> Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft, and Legal Support Services

For additional information on our benefits, please refer to our benefits guides on our career center page.


CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

The Client Support Specialist provides a system of accountability and continuous supervision of the adult offender population by monitoring all residential activities.

  • Ensures security for all staff, residents, and facilities to ensure community safety.
  • Processes new client intakes into the residential facility by explaining facility rules and conducting inventory of client’s property. Conducts out processing of clients by completing the proper paperwork and conducting inventory of the client's property.
  • Enforces the Conditions and Expectations guidelines through area and accountability checks, conducting offsite phone checks and monitoring activities on facility grounds.
  • Observes the collection of client specimens for analysis.
  • Performs Alco-Sensor tests to meet operating standards when clients are under suspicion of drug and/or alcohol abuse.
  • Randomly conducts personal and room searches to verify the presence of each client and detection contraband items, which can include contraband searches including the use of canines.
  • Provides detailed documentation of client violation of Conditions and Expectations, medical incident reports, critical incident reports and documentation of positive recognition through company computer program.
  • Monitors medication intake and conducts medication compliance audits to ensure accuracy of stock.
  • Manages the cleanliness of grounds and buildings to include resident rooms’ and reports any deficiencies for repair.
  • Conducts monthly evacuation drills as scheduled. 
  • Tracks daily client movement through logging phone calls via computerized data entry system. Facilitates and verifies resident movement through biometric verification.
  • Runs daily and weekly reports as needed.
  • Operates with a level of integrity to comply with all Federal, State and County compliance standards to include the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
  • Adheres to Evidence Based Practices.
  • Conducts transportation of clients, to include picking up new residents form referral agencies.
  • Provides First Responder medical attention to include CPR, 1st Aid, AED and Narcan administration if applicable.
  • Conducts administrative reviews and hearings.
  • Ensures compliance with CORE correctional practices. 
  • Acts as a liaison between case management, on-call departments, and clients.
  • Monitors cameras to supplement staff presence within the environment
  • Employs appropriate utilization of de-escalation tactics to include problem solving and Motivational Interviewing techniques to resolve conflict.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:  None

EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent education.



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