Correctional Officer

Key Responsibilities

The Utah Department of Corrections is seeking individuals who can balance compassion with accountability while supervising offenders in our care and custody at the Utah State Correctional Facility and various correctional centers in Salt Lake, Utah and Weber counties.

With a two year commitment as a Correctional Officer at UDC you will receive a $6000 Signing Bonus. Utah Department of Corrections Bonus Parameters: If hired by the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) as a correctional officer, you will receive a $3,000 hiring bonus upon successful completion of the correctional officer training academy. On the 1 year anniversary of your hire date, you will receive a second $3,000 hiring bonus, for a total of $6,000. Acceptance of one or both of these bonuses requires you to commit to remain employed within the area of UDC that hired you throughout your 18-month probationary period.

Paid training through POST certification. An amazing benefits package including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans. No prior experience required. Maintain safety and security of facilities as well as may career path opportunities in various areas like training, transportation, programming, CIRT, investigations, etc.

The department offers a contract buyout of up to $20,000 to qualified applicants that are currently working for another law enforcement agency in the state of Utah. Contact the recruitment team for more info at https://corrections.utah.gov/about-us/join-our-team/.

Qualifications

• Meet SFO Standards
• Meet POST Standards
• New hire employees in certified positions, shall not have any tattoos above the shirt collar line, which includes anywhere on the neck, head and face.
• Must be at least 19 years old before the Academy start date.

About The Role

Location – 1480 N 8000 W Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 United States

Background Check Required – A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required.

Drug Test Required – Yes

Schedule

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.