Corrections Officer JRCC

Protect Your Community. Help Transform Lives. Build a Career with Purpose.

If you're looking for meaningful work where every day presents new challenges, opportunities to grow, and the chance to make a lasting impact, the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (ND DOCR) invites you to join our team as a Corrections Officer at the James River Correctional Center (JRCC) in Jamestown, North Dakota.

At JRCC, Corrections Officers play a vital role in maintaining safety, supporting rehabilitation, and helping transform lives. We're looking for dependable, compassionate individuals who demonstrate integrity, communicate effectively, remain calm under pressure, and enjoy working as part of a team.

Whether You're Just Starting Your Career Or Looking For Your Next Opportunity, JRCC Offers Stability, Professional Growth, And Meaningful Work That Makes a Lasting Impact. We Offer

• Competitive starting pay based on your education and experience
• Paid training-no corrections experience required
• 40 hours of New Hire Leave available during your first year
• Fully paid family health insurance through Sanford with no monthly premium
• Public Safety Retirement
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) focused on mental health and overall wellbeing
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the ND DOCR

For more information on our benefits:
Being Part of Team ND
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JRCC is known throughout the ND DOCR for its supportive, team-oriented culture.

While the work we do is serious and meaningful, we believe a positive workplace makes us stronger. Our employees genuinely enjoy working together, supporting one another through challenges, celebrating successes, and finding moments to laugh throughout the day. New employees quickly become part of a close-knit team where professionalism, respect, and camaraderie go hand in hand.

Working at JRCC means joining dedicated professionals who care deeply about one another, our mission, and the people we serve. Together, we work toward the ND DOCR vision of Healthy and Productive Neighbors, Safe North Dakota.

Hear directly from our employees about what it's like to work at DOCR: DOCR Employee Recruitment YOUTUBE CC
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As a Corrections Officer, you will:

• Maintain the safety and security of residents, staff, visitors, and the community.
• Build professional relationships with residents while serving as a positive, pro-social role model.
• Communicate effectively, maintain situational awareness, and respond appropriately to prevent, de-escalate, and manage incidents.
• Work as part of a highly collaborative team to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Demonstrate reliability by arriving on time, reporting for scheduled shifts, and following established procedures for requesting leave or reporting absences.
• Support rehabilitation by encouraging accountability, personal growth, and positive behavior.
• Respond calmly and confidently during emergencies using your training and sound judgment.

Every day brings new challenges-and new opportunities to positively impact someone's future.

Thinking about relocating? Jamestown offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and quality of life. With affordable housing, short commute times, excellent schools, beautiful parks, year-round outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community, it's a place where you can build both your career and your future. Whether you're beginning your career, raising a family, or simply looking for a fresh start, you'll find a community that values connection, opportunity, and balance.

Learn more about living and working in Jamestown:
Jamestown | Find the Good Life in North Dakota

The ND DOCR recognizes different levels of experience and education when determining placement as a Corrections Officer. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for placement as a Corrections Officer I or Corrections Officer II based on their education and experience.

• Entry-level position
• Requires a high school diploma or GED
• No prior corrections experience required
• Paid training provided

• For candidates with prior relevant experience or education
• Requires a high school diploma or GED, plus one of the following:

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