Temporary Correctional Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $63,496.46 - $95,987.92 Annually
Location : Plymouth, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26DOCCR520TF033
Department: Community Corrections and Rehabilitation
Division: ACF Men's Section
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) is seeking multiple Correctional Officers for the Adult Corrections Facility (ACF) to promote public safety and provide for victim restoration by holding offenders accountable and providing opportunities for change through assessment and supervision. The ACF is a confinement center for adult offenders committed by the courts to serve a maximum sentence of one year.
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Location and hours:
These positions are located at the Adult Corrections Facility at 1145 Shenandoah Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447. The ACF is a medium level security facility, located 13 miles from downtown Minneapolis, and there is no public transportation to this facility. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
Candidates must be available to work various 12-hour shifts, which include day, evening, overnight, holiday, and weekend hours. Anyone indicating limited availability will not be considered.
A shift differential of $1.10 per hour will be paid for nights and $2.00 per hour for weekends. Meals are provided and a uniform allowance is given for qualifying positions.
About these position types:
This posting will be used to fill current and future full-time, Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ), and limited duration (temporary) Correctional Officer vacancies at the Adult Corrections Facility (ACF).
To remain in compliance with , candidates hired into Correctional Officer positions are required to pass an initial fit test for the use of a respirator and then pass a fit test annually during employment. Fit testing for respirator use is a safety qualification of the job. In order to meet this job qualification, Correctional Officers must be able to comply with facial hair styles that do not interfere with the proper use and fit of a respirator (e.g., clean shaven).
These positions are internally classified as Correctional Officer.
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In these positions, you will:

• Maintain a safe institution for staff and residents by building relationships, employing de-escalation techniques, using verbal commands, and using physical and mechanical restraints when necessary.
• Enforce Minnesota laws, American Correctional Association (A.C.A.) standards, and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards relating to the confinement of prisoners, security regulations, rules of conduct, and work rules.
• Search residents and inspect cells, recreation areas, work locations, and other activity areas for unauthorized objects or materials.
• Respond to and manage emergency or crisis situations using communication skills to resolve volatile situations.
• Observe behavior of residents and utilize behavioral management techniques/skills to assist residents in self-management of their behavior and report observations of unusual behaviors to medical or social service personnel.
• Escort individuals and groups of residents to work and other activities, supervise and instruct residents in work crew activities and the operation of equipment (i.e., laundry, kitchen, industrial production, stockroom, cleaning, and grounds maintenance equipment), and participate in work crew activities as needed.
• Write reports (e.g., disciplinary reports and incident reports) and maintain records (i.e., records of residents' funds and personal property).

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Two years or more (90 quarter/60 semester credits) of college or vocational/technical coursework in corrections, law enforcement, or a related criminal justice or behavioral/social science field.
  • Two years or more of experience in corrections, law enforcement, or criminal justice.
  • Active military duty with an honorable discharge.
• Note: Completion of an from an approved school may be substituted for one year of relevant coursework or experience.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, reach, run, and walk both inside and outside.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Working with customers or clients from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
  • As an intern, volunteer, and/or work in a correctional institution and/or similar environment where individuals are secured in a facility/area for a period of time.
  • Working under stressful conditions and having contact with aggressive and/or confrontational individuals.
  • Supervising, training, and/or directing individuals who are secured in a facility/area for a period of time.
  • Using de-escalation techniques in a situation at work where there was a disagreement or confrontation.
• Understanding of human relations and of bias and the impact of such to promote handling situations equitably and with a high level of respect.
• Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Interpret and enforce rules and regulations.
  • Manage difficult situations with a diverse population with a high level of objectivity, minimizing the impact of personal implicit bias.
  • Identify suspicious behaviors/activities and take appropriate actions.

Candidates with fluency in another language in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.
About the department:
The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation works to enhance community safety, promote community restoration, and reduce the risk of re-offense. Department staff and volunteers serve Hennepin County at more than 20 service locations ranging from correctional facilities to probation reporting offices and occupational training centers, delivering sustainable correctional services to more than 26,000 adult and juvenile clients. It is the largest community corrections organization in Minnesota. Learn more at www.hennepin.us/corrections.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
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Convictions for certain crimes will have an effect on your ability to be hired according to the disqualification schedule listed in Minnesota Statute 245C.15. Individuals convicted for any level of Criminal Sexual Conduct are disqualified from being hired into any position within the DOCCR under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). Other past involvement with the criminal court system will not automatically disqualify you from working at the DOCCR; individual circumstances are reviewed and evaluated confidentially. If you do not know your exact conviction information, you can refer to your sentencing order or contact the county where you were convicted.
Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to pass a drug test that includes cannabis and background check. In addition, Under , an applicant or employee commissioned at the Hennepin County correctional facilities (Juvenile Detention Center and Adult Corrections Facility) are required to undergo tuberculosis (TB) testing.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition division
Hennepin County Human Resources department
Submit a request at or call 612-348-7855
Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
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These positions are located at the Adult Corrections Facility, at 1145 Shenandoah Lane in Plymouth, MN 55447. The ACF is a medium-level security facility, located 13 miles from downtown Minneapolis, and there is no public transportation to this facility. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit. Click to read about the County Permit. Program.
You need to have the ability to:
Work a variety of shifts, which include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
Stand, stoop, bend, reach, run, and walk both inside and outside several times a day.
Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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What type(s) of position(s) are you interested in? Check all that apply.

• Full-time, benefit earning (40 hours/week)
• Limited Duration (temporary) non-benefit earning (up to 19 hours/week)
• Limited Duration (temporary) benefit earning (40 hours/week)
• None of the above

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There may be positions that require enforcing security regulations, rules of conduct, and work rules of female offenders, being female has been determined to be a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ), therefore that position must be filled by a female applicant. Would you meet that requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Which of the following options describes your education and/or experience? Check all that apply.

• I have two years or more (90 quarter/60 semester credits) of college or vocational/technical coursework in corrections, law enforcement, or a related criminal justice or behavioral/social science field
• I have two years or more of full-time work experience in corrections, law enforcement, or criminal justice
• I have active military duty with an honorable discharge
• I have completed an Evidence-Based Practice Corrections Professional Certificate from an approved school and have one year of relevant coursework or experience
• None of the above

05
Describe your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, semester and/or quarter credits completed, and certificate(s)/degree(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.
06
Have you completed the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Corrections Professional Certificate Program from Metro State University? Click for more information.

• Yes
• No

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In which of the following correctional evidence-based practices (EBP) tools have you been trained and/or certified? Check all that apply.

• A.R.T. (Aggression Replacement Training)
• Beyond Trauma
• Carey Guides
• Case Planning
• Core Correctional Practices
• D.B.T. (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
• Decision Points
• Motivational Interviewing 1
• Motivational Interviewing 2
• Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (LS-CMI)
• Thinking for a Change
• Truthought Therapy
• Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS-SCMI)
• None of the above

08
Have you completed an internship and/or have work experience for Hennepin County's DOCCR or a similar jurisdiction?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your internship and/or paid work experience for Hennepin County's DOCCR or a similar jurisdiction, referencing jobs/internships listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this work or internship experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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In which of the following fields do you have professional work experience? Check all that apply.

• Correctional officer
• Criminal justice
• Loss prevention specialist
• Military service with honorable discharge
• Police officer/deputy sheriff (law enforcement)
• Prison guard
• Security guard
• None of the above

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Describe your experience in corrections, law enforceme...