Correctional Officer Gunnison

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Salary – $31.52 - $40.24 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Final date to receive applications – 10/11/2026

With a career in Law Enforcement as a Correctional Officer, you can earn a total possible compensation package valued up to $92,298.90 in the first year. The Utah Department of Corrections is seeking individuals who can balance compassion with accountability while supervising offenders in our care and custody at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison Utah.

• With a two year commitment as a Correctional Officer at UDC you will receive a $6000 Signing Bonus.
• Utah Department of Corrections Bonus Parameters:
  If hired by the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) as a correctional officer, you will receive a $3,000 hiring bonus upon successful completion of the correctional officer training academy. On the 1 year anniversary of your hire date, you will receive a second $3,000 hiring bonus, for a total of $6,000. Acceptance of one or both of these bonuses requires you to commit to remain employed within the area of UDC that hired you throughout your 18-month probationary period.
• Paid training through POST certification.
• An amazing benefits package including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans.
• No prior experience required.
• Maintain safety and security of facilities as well as many career path opportunities in various areas like training, transportation, programming, CIRT, investigations, etc.
• The department offers a contract buyout of up to $20,000 to qualified applicants that are currently working for another law enforcement agency in the state of Utah. Contact the recruitment team for more info at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Job Title Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Correctional Officer $31.52 $ 32.39 $ 33.28 $ 34.18 $ 35.14 $ 36.10 $ 37.08 $ 38.12 $ 39.17 $ 40.24

Monday, October 19th 1:00 PM

Wednesday, October 21st at 5:00 PM

Saturday, October 24th at 8:00 AM

Location:

255

E. 300 N., Gunnison Utah 84634

The minimum requirements for the physical fitness test are as follows:

• Vertical Jump of 14.5" or higher
• Push-ups, 14 continuous (military style)
• Plank, 30 seconds
• 1.5 Mile Run within 16 minutes 11 second or less

Qualifications

• Meet SFO Standards
• Meet POST Standards
• New hire employees in certified positions, shall not have any tattoos above the shirt collar line, which includes anywhere on the neck, head and face. For more information please visit: /
• Preference may be given to those who are currently in Public Safety.
• Must be at least 19 years old before the Academy start date.
• For more detailed information about the Utah Department of Corrections; we invite you to browse our website .

Location – 255 East 300 North Gunnison, Utah, 84634 United States

Background Check Required – A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required.

Drug Test Required – Yes

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

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