Corrections Officer NDSP

Overview

Are you ready for a new, challenging and rewarding career that allows you to assist people in making positive life changes? Interested in doing work each day that makes a difference and helps to improve our communities and ensure a safe North Dakota?

The ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is looking for individuals who are confident, assertive, independent, and act with integrity. Officers must use good judgement, utilize and rely on training to maintain composure in emergency situations, maintain constant awareness and be observant of surroundings, work cooperatively with others as part of a high functioning team, follow-through with work assignments and directives, and communicate effectively.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now!

ND State employment comes with a very competitive benefits package that includes retirement, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, family health insurance with no monthly premium, and more. For more information on the state employee benefits package, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Active Members.

As a high performing Correctional Officer, you will set an example each day through positive and pro-social role modeling, utilize dynamic security concepts by building rapport, observing, and supervising residents inside our correctional facilities. Dynamic security is designed to keep you, your coworkers, and the citizens of North Dakota safer, and together we will achieve the ND DOCR s vision of healthy and productive neighbors, a safe North Dakota.

All you need to qualify to start working as a Correctional Officer is a high school diploma or GED. One of two starting pay rates is selected based on your experience and education. No experience? No problem! The ND DOCR will train you and you will get paid while training!