Correctional Officer - Maine State Prison, Warren

Correctional Officer – Maine State Prison, Warren

Pay Grade 16: $26.06 – $31.28/hr (including $1/hr institutional stipend). Annual salary $54,204.80–$65,062.40, not including shift differentials or premium overtime.

Open:
July 14, 2026 — Posted until filled.

A Correctional Officer at Maine State Prison is more than a job—it’s a calling. As a Corrections Professional, you carry a responsibility that extends beyond duty; it is a commitment to service, integrity, and the protection of others. In this role you are entrusted to protect the lives of those placed in your charge, safeguard the weak against oppression or intimidation, defend the peace against violence or disorder, and approach every interaction with honesty, fairness, and professionalism.

• Protect and supervise inmates and facility operations.
• Safeguard the weak and prevent intimidation or oppression.
• Defend peace by preventing violence or disorder.
• Approach interactions with residents, colleagues, superiors, and the public with honesty, fairness, and professionalism.
• Maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate integrity, compassion, and self-restraint.
• Reflect the highest ideals of the profession both in and out of uniform.

• At least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (HiSET, GED, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid leave: vacation, sick, FMLA, parental leave, military leave.
• Retirement eligible at 55 years old with 10–25 years of service; earn 2% per year of your highest three‑year average salary.
• Wellness benefits: free EAP, wellness coaching, 24/7 telehealth, gym use, gym membership reimbursement up to $40/month, and free meals during shifts.
• Paid on‑the‑job training and state certification.
• Other benefits: 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, 3+ weeks of vacation, health insurance coverage for employees, dental coverage, retirement plan contributions, and more.

Begin with paid on‑the‑job training (OJT) and state certification:
Pre‑Academy OJT → New Staff Orientation → Basic Corrections Training → 80‑Hour OJT → Certified Correctional Officer Training. Training sessions run Monday–Friday, 8:00a.m.–4:30p.m. Post‑training shifts: 12‑hour shifts (6a.m.–6p.m. or 6p.m.–6a.m.) with a schedule of 3 days on/4 days off, then 4 days on/3 days off. Half the year is off, with no mandatory days off.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace a culture of respect and awareness and are committed to a strong sense of belonging for all team members. All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status, or genetics.