Employment Opportunities

One of the most challenging issues facing the Department of Corrections today is the recruitment and hiring of quality staff, particularly for the entry-level corrections officer position. If you or someone you know is interested in a career in Corrections, studying criminal justice, or recently has been honorably discharged from military service and seeking a new career, please have them apply online.

Corrections Officer

Corrections officers maintain security and discipline in a county correctional or work release facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They supervise inmates at work locations within the facility, in housing units, and transport prisoners. Work as a corrections officer involves regular exposure to unpredictable conditions and occasionally requires physical effort in restraining and subduing prisoners. 

To learn more, view the Corrections Officer Job Requisition Description (PDF).

  1. Basic Qualifications
  2. Salary and Benefits
  3. Other Career Opportunities
  4. How to Apply

Basic Qualifications

The basic qualifications to be a Corrections Officer include:

  • High school diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • At least 18 years old
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Background check required
  • Typing skills including 20 words per minute (WPM) with basic knowledge of keyboard and mouse
  • Must pass a written exam
  • Must pass pre-employment physical and/or agility test (temporarily suspended)

Male Candidate Agility Requirements

Age300 Meter Run1 Minute Push-Up Test1 Minute of Sit-Ups

20 to 29

66.0 seconds

22

33

30 to 39

68.0 seconds

17

30

40 to 49

83.0 seconds

11

24

50 to 59

95.0 seconds

9

19

60 and higher

N/A

6

15

Female Candidate Agility Requirements

Age300 Meter Run1 Minute Push-Up Test1 Minute of Sit-Ups

20 to 29

78.0 seconds

10

24

30 to 39

86.0 seconds

8

20

40 to 49

110.0 seconds

6

14

50 to 59

N/A

4

10

60 and higher

N/A

2

3