Corrections Officer MRCC

Correctional Officer - Missouri River Correctional Center (MRCC)

Are you ready for a challenging and rewarding career where your work directly impacts individuals, communities, and public safety across North Dakota?

The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking Correctional Officers to join the team at the Missouri River Correctional Center (MRCC) as part of the facility's continued growth within its minimum-custody operations.

Correctional Officers play a critical role in maintaining safety, building professional relationships, and supporting positive change within our correctional facilities. We're looking for individuals who are confident, dependable, observant, and able to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

As a Correctional Officer, you will supervise and interact with residents using dynamic security principles focused on communication, observation, accountability, and pro-social role modeling. Officers work as part of a high-functioning team while helping maintain a safe and structured environment for staff, residents, and the communities we serve.

Successful candidates demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, integrity, strong communication skills, and the ability to respond effectively in a fast-paced environment. No prior corrections experience? No problem. The ND DOCR provides paid training and ongoing professional development.

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

• At least two years of experience in corrections, security, law enforcement, military service, or a related field; OR
• At least 60 college credits

Salary depends on experience

Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.  - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect.

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