Corrections Officer

Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) is committed to creating safer communities and fostering positive change. Guided by the values of integrity, respect, and aloha, we work to support the rehabilitation and reentry of individuals in our care. Our correctional officers play a vital role — not just maintaining safety, but inspiring hope and responsibility every day.

Join a team that honors Hawaiʻi’s spirit of community and makes a real difference.

Earn $5,752 / month

As an Adult Corrections Officer with the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, you will supervise individuals in secure facilities, promote positive behavior, maintain safety and security, and support rehabilitation efforts. You’ll play a vital role in creating a respectful environment where integrity, responsibility, and aloha are at the heart of everything we do.

• Must be at least 20 years old at the time of application
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• No felony convictions
• Ability to pass a background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and physical fitness test

• Fast Entry into Public Safety
• Competitive Pay + Overtime
• Purpose-Driven Work
• Ready to Make an Impact?

• Full medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Competitive salary starting at $69,024/year
• Retirement pension through the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS)
• Optional deferred compensation retirement savings plan
• Opportunities for promotion and career advancement

• Jails
• Prisons
• HCF:
  Halawa Correctional Facility
• WCF:
  Waiawa Correctional Facility
• WCCC:
  Women’s Community Correctional Center