Correction Officer

Build a Career That Can Take You Places A career as a Correction Officer with the State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), can be the beginning of something bigger. As one of Connecticut's largest state agencies, DOC offers meaningful public service work paired with opportunities for advancement, specialized assignments, leadership development, and long-term career growth. We'll Prepare You for the Job No prior correctional experience is required.

New Correction Officers receive comprehensive, paid training through the Connecticut Dept. of Correction Training Academy. Training combines classroom instruction with hands-on, practical preparation for working in a correctional environment. You will develop skills in communication, decision making, safety, security, teamwork, and working effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Start with us, stay with us, and grow with us. Correction Officers have multiple pathways for advancement, including roles in specialized units (K9, Tactical, Counselor roles, Training, Policy Development), as well as promotional tracks leading to Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Warden and Warden.

• Starting pay: $26.83 per hour ($1,944.83 biweekly, annualized to $50,760)
• After completion of initial training (10 weeks): $29.81 per hour ($2,160.92 biweekly, annualized to $56,400);
• Additional compensation opportunities are available through overtime, shift differentials, and meal stipends.

• Schedule:
  
  Correction Officers work a base schedule of 36.25 hours per week on a rotating basis (5 days on, 3 days off rotating shift). May be required to work additional mandatory overtime hours. In order to apply to this position, you must be able to work second or third shift and be willing to be held over for additional hours based on facility need;
• Facility Assignments:
  Candidates will not be able to select which facility they would like to work at: assignments are solely at the discretion and based on the needs of the agency;
• Hazardous duty position;
• Paid time off with holidays, vacation, personal leave, and sick leave;
• Professional training and development opportunities;
• Retirement savings plans, including: hazardous duty benefits, 401(k) and a 457(b) deferred compensation plan options;
• Professional uniforms provided annually;
• Free on-site parking at each facility.

A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings.

Student Loan Forgiveness - the State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for continued education and training.

A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support adaptive evidence-based practices aligned to law‑abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders. This includes:

• Appropriate and accurate assessment of every incoming offender;
• Individual programming, education and job training for offenders;
• Shared…