Correctional Officer

State of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Department of Corrections is hiring full-time Correctional Officers to supervise offenders in its care and custody while balancing compassion with accountability. Officers help maintain the safety and security of facilities, including the Utah State Correctional Facility and correctional centers in Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber counties. Correctional center assignments depend on availability; this recruitment is not for the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison. The position is in-office/on-site at 1480 N 8000 W, Salt Lake City, Utah. No prior experience is required. Paid training is provided through POST certification. The department also offers career paths in areas such as training, transportation, programming, CIRT, and investigations. Compensation is listed at $31.52–$40.24 per hour, with pay-plan credit for prior Corrections or Law Enforcement service. The posting states that total possible first-year compensation may be valued up to $92,298.90. A $6,000 hiring bonus is available subject to the stated payment schedule and employment commitment. A contract buyout of up to $20,000 may be available to qualified applicants currently working for another Utah law enforcement agency. A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, and a drug test are required.

Requirements

• Be at least 19 years old before the Academy start date.
• Meet SFO Standards.
• Meet POST Standards.
• Pass the physical fitness test: vertical jump of at least 14.5 inches, 14 continuous military-style push-ups, a 30-second plank, and a 1.5-mile run in 16 minutes 11 seconds or less.
• New hires in certified positions must not have tattoos above the shirt-collar line, including on the neck, head, or face.
• Complete a drug test and comprehensive background investigation; the investigation may include a polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to applicants currently in Public Safety.
• Prior Corrections or Law Enforcement experience may qualify for service credit on the certified pay plan.

Responsibilities

• Supervise offenders in the department’s care and custody.
• Maintain the safety and security of correctional facilities.

Benefits

• $6,000 hiring bonus, paid in two installments subject to the stated employment commitment.
• Paid training through POST certification.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement plans.
• Potential contract buyout of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants currently working for another law enforcement agency in Utah.
• Job stability and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed