Millen, GA · On-site
$36K - $48K/yr
Company matched 401K Paid time off and federal holidays Healthcare and wellness programs Paid Training and where applicable certifications The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and ...
Millen, GA · On-site
$36K - $48K/yr
Company matched 401K Paid time off and federal holidays Healthcare and wellness programs Paid Training and where applicable certifications The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and ...
Beattyville, KY · On-site
$38K - $49K/yr
Company matched 401K Paid time off and federal holidays Healthcare and wellness programs Paid Training and where applicable certifications The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and ...
Beattyville, KY · On-site
$38K - $49K/yr
Company matched 401K Paid time off and federal holidays Healthcare and wellness programs Paid Training and where applicable certifications The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and ...
Tutwiler, MS · On-site
$45K - $59K/yr
Company matched 401K Paid time off and federal holidays Healthcare and wellness programs Paid Training and where applicable certifications The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and ...
Tutwiler, MS · On-site
$45K - $59K/yr
Company matched 401K Paid time off and federal holidays Healthcare and wellness programs Paid Training and where applicable certifications The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and ...
$46K - $61K/yr
Company matched 401K Paid time off and federal holidays Healthcare and wellness programs Paid Training and where applicable certifications The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and ...
$46K - $61K/yr
Company matched 401K Paid time off and federal holidays Healthcare and wellness programs Paid Training and where applicable certifications The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and ...
Alamo, GA · On-site
$39K - $51K/yr
Company matched 401K Paid time off and federal holidays Healthcare and wellness programs Paid Training and where applicable certifications The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and ...
Alamo, GA · On-site
$39K - $51K/yr
Company matched 401K Paid time off and federal holidays Healthcare and wellness programs Paid Training and where applicable certifications The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and ...
Youngstown, OH · On-site
$43K - $56K/yr
Company matched 401K Paid time off and federal holidays Healthcare and wellness programs Paid Training and where applicable certifications The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and ...
Youngstown, OH · On-site
$43K - $56K/yr
Company matched 401K Paid time off and federal holidays Healthcare and wellness programs Paid Training and where applicable certifications The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and ...
Memphis, TN · On-site +1
$59K - $76K/yr
... Correctional Officers. Concerned with maintenance of institution security contributing to the ... This program applies to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or ...
Memphis, TN · On-site +1
$59K - $76K/yr
... Correctional Officers. Concerned with maintenance of institution security contributing to the ... This program applies to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or ...
$24.62/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: · Company matched 401K · Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
$24.62/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: · Company matched 401K · Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
Youngstown, OH · On-site
$24.11/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: • Company matched 401K • Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
Youngstown, OH · On-site
$24.11/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: • Company matched 401K • Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
$24.62/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: · Company matched 401K · Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
$24.62/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: · Company matched 401K · Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
$24.62/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: · Company matched 401K · Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
$24.62/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: · Company matched 401K · Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
$24.62/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: · Company matched 401K · Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
$24.62/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: · Company matched 401K · Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: · Company matched 401K · Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: · Company matched 401K · Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
Las Animas, CO · On-site
$24.86/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: • Company matched 401K • Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
Las Animas, CO · On-site
$24.86/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: • Company matched 401K • Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
Hartsville, TN · On-site
$24.62/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: • Company matched 401K • Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
Hartsville, TN · On-site
$24.62/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: • Company matched 401K • Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
Shelby, MT · On-site
$23.46/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: • Company matched 401K • Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
Shelby, MT · On-site
$23.46/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: • Company matched 401K • Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
Conneaut, OH · On-site
$22.39/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: • Company matched 401K • Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
Conneaut, OH · On-site
$22.39/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: • Company matched 401K • Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
Alamo, GA · On-site
$22.03/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: • Company matched 401K • Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
Alamo, GA · On-site
$22.03/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: • Company matched 401K • Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
Beattyville, KY · On-site
$20.23/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: • Company matched 401K • Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
Beattyville, KY · On-site
$20.23/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: • Company matched 401K • Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
$24.62/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: · Company matched 401K · Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
$24.62/hr
As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect: · Company matched 401K · Paid time off and federal ... The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates ...
$29K - $33.2K
1% of jobs
$33.2K - $37.4K
3% of jobs
$37.4K - $41.5K
9% of jobs
$41.5K - $45.7K
11% of jobs
$46.1K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$45.7K - $49.9K
16% of jobs
The median wage is $52.7K / yr.
$49.9K - $54.1K
16% of jobs
$54.1K - $58.3K
14% of jobs
$60K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$58.3K - $62.5K
14% of jobs
$62.5K - $66.6K
7% of jobs
$66.6K - $70.8K
6% of jobs
$70.8K - $75K
3% of jobs
$29K
$54K
$75K
| Aspect | Federal Correctional Officer | State Correctional Officer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; sometimes required to pass specific federal exams | High school diploma or equivalent; may require state-specific training or certification |
| Work Environment | Federal prisons across the country, often larger facilities | State prisons within a specific state, varying in size and security levels |
| Employer & Industry | U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons | State Department of Corrections |
| Common Search & Comparison | Often compared due to similar duties, credentials, and work settings |
Federal Correctional Officers and State Correctional Officers share similar roles in maintaining security and order within correctional facilities. The main differences lie in their employer, jurisdiction, and sometimes specific training requirements. Both roles require a high school diploma and involve working in secure environments, but federal officers work for the federal government, while state officers serve within their respective states.
Cities with the most Federal Correctional Officer job openings:
States with the most job openings for Federal Correctional Officer jobs include:
The top searched job categories for Federal Correctional Officer jobs are:
$36K - $48K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 6 days ago
5.9
Based on 158 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
32nd of 43 rated prisons
22.03 / per hour
At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are hiring immediately for a Correctional Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect:
Company matched 401K
Paid time off and federal holidays
Healthcare and wellness programs
Paid Training and where applicable certifications
The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility. You may have to employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
You are responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.
You must be able to work any shift, as you may be assigned to a variety of posts including, but not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.
CoreCivic recognizes your military service to qualify you for positions
requiring criminal justice experience.
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At CoreCivic , we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Registered Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.
Public safety administration
10,000+ Employees
Brentwood, TN, US
1983
