Trainee Corrections Officer

Working Title

Trainee Corrections Officer

Trainee-Corrections Officer

Corrections Dept

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Cloud
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Trainee
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 11/05/2025
• Closing Date: 04/02/2026
• Hiring Agency:
  Department of Corrections
• Division/Unit:
  Minnesota Corrections Facility Safety and Security
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift for the initial 6‑week training academy, then a shift will be assigned.
• Days of Work:
  Monday‑Friday for the initial 6‑week training academy, then the work schedule will be assigned based on the needs of the facility where you are assigned.
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes, during the initial 6‑week academy. All centralized training will be held at the DOC Central Office starting the week after your date of hire, with the exception of a one‑day training session at MCF‑St. Cloud held at the conclusion of the academy. No hotel accommodations are offered for St. Cloud hires during training.
• Salary Range: $29.10 per hour; $60,761 per year

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, investing in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

• Ensure the safety, security, and control of the correctional facility.
• Supervise incarcerated people to encourage positive behavior and prepare them for successful transition into the community upon release.
• Communicate written and verbal information clearly, accurately, and timely to support sound decision‑making.
• Operate all equipment efficiently and safely.
• Respond to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate Incident Command System (ICS) procedures.
• Follow all agency and state policies, statutes, and the DOC vision, mission, values, goals, and initiatives.

• Age: at least 18 years old for an adult correctional facility; at least 21 years old for a juvenile correctional facility (MCF‑Red Wing) unless enrolled in a post‑secondary program in behavioral science.
• Education:
  
  high school diploma or GED.
• Clear criminal history check before hire.
• Ability to possess and (if required) obtain a permit to possess a firearm.
• Valid driver’s license.
• At least one of the following:
  • One or more years of full‑time work experience in any field.
  • Two or more years of part‑time (at least 20 hours per week) work experience in any field.
  • Associate degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Law Enforcement, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, or a related human services field with emphasis in corrections/criminal justice.
  • Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited institution.
  • Honorable discharge from active military duty in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
  • Current membership in good standing in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
  • Successful completion of an internship in a Minnesota Correctional Facility in a related security area.

Applications are reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Eligible candidates receive an interview link via Spark Hire One‑way video interview, to be completed within one week. Some facilities offer in‑person interviews. Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications will be notified by email. All candidates must meet a passing rate on the interview to be considered for hire.

Successful candidates must pass a tuberculosis screening and respirator clearance, review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for the position, and undergo area exposure to a DOC‑approved chemical irritant during training.

Background checks may include criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations, and other applicable background information, as well as employment history/reference checks and records of sexual harassment incidents. New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days.

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