Trainee Corrections Officer

Overview Come help the Department of Corrections transform lives for a safer Minnesota! Each day when you come to work for the Department of Corrections, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota. Job Details Working Title: Trainee Corrections Officer Job Class: Trainee Corrections Officer Agency: Department of Corrections Job ID: 93624 Location: St. Cloud Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Trainee Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 06/16/2026 Closing Date: 12/16/2026 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 scheduling needs of the Minnesota Correctional Facility where you work. 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 - $29.10 / hourly; $60,760 - $60,760 / annually $29.10 per hour during the initial 6-week training academy (for new hires to the State of Minnesota). After successful completion of the 6-week training academy, Trainees will move to the Corrections Officer 1 classification and their pay will remain the same. Employees in the Corrections Officer 1 classification are promoted to Corrections Officer 2 after successfully completing one (1) year probationary period and will receive a pay increase at that time. Note: Current State employees may contact Kristen Hanson (View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io) for more information related to rate of pay. Current Salary Range of Corrections Officer 1 : $29.10 / hourly; $60,761 / annually Current Salary Range of Corrections Officer 2 : $29.83 - $39.66 / hourly; $62,285 - $82,810 / annually Classified Status: Non-Status during the initial 6-week training academy. Classified status after appointment to Corrections Officer 1. Bargaining Unit/Union: 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrepresented during the initial 6-week training academy. AFSCME Unit 208 after appointment to Corrections Officer 1. Job Summary Are you seeking a career path, competitive pay, and great benefits? Become a Corrections Officer with the Minnesota DOC! No corrections experience necessary - we will train you to maintain security, supervise activities, and promote change in people who are incarcerated at one of the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) locations. Experience as a security officer, law enforcement, a probation officer or in the criminal justice field? Share your experience with our team! We offer a shift differential, paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays per year, and an opportunity to retire at age 55! This job announcement will fill multiple openings at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud. Corrections Officers are responsible for providing a controlled setting to ensure the safety and security of the correctional facility by supervising incarcerated people, encouraging positive behavior, and preparing them for successful release into the community. Responsibilities Ensure the safety, security, and control of the correctional facility. Supervise incarcerated people to ensure the environment encourages positive behavior and prepares them for a successful transition into the community upon release. Give and receive written and verbal information in a clear, understandable, accurate, timely, and dependable manner so that information is evaluated, sound decisions are made, and appropriate action is initiated. Be competent in the use of all equipment ensuring it is operated efficiently and safely. Prepare for and respond to any unusual or emergency situation utilizing the appropriate Incident Command System (ICS) procedures ensuring the safety, accountability, welfare, and security of the general public, facility, onsite personnel, and incarcerated people. Follow all agency and state policies and statutes. Support the DOC's vision, mission, values, goals, and initiatives. Interview Process Within a few days after you apply, the Minnesota DOC Human Resources (HR) will review your application to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. If you meet the minimum qualifications, a HR Specialist will email you an interview link. We use SparkHire One‑way video interviews. The interview can be completed using your device. The interview must be completed within one (1) week. Some facilities offer in‑person interviews. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications, you will be notified by email. Please ensure your contact information (i.e., email address, mailing/home address, cell, and work phone numbers) is up to date so that we can contact you. You must receive a passing rate on the interview to be considered for hire as a Trainee Corrections Officer. Background and reference checks will be conducted if you are offered a position and must be satisfactory to move forward in the hiring process. Physical Requirements If you are offered a job, you must pass a tuberculosis screening and respirator clearance. You will also be required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for the position. For a copy of the PDA, please email View email address on click.appcast.io . In addition, an employee must receive an area exposure to a DOC‑approved chemical irritant, which is a core training requirement of the Minnesota DOC. Additional Requirements The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations, and/or other applicable background information in accordance with the Department of Corrections policy. Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with the Department of Corrections policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records. New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment. The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E‑Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F‑1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. If you are a former Minnesota Department of Corrections employee with prior experience in the Corrections Officer 2 (CO2) job classification, you may be eligible for reinstatement. In accordance with Minnesota Statute 43A.15, Subd. 15, eligibility for reinstatement is limited to former permanent or probationary employees of CO2 job classification who have separated from the class within the past 4 years. For more information regarding reinstatement opportunities to the CO2 job classification, please search for Job ID for more information and to apply. Benefits Paid vacation and sick leave 12 paid holidays each year Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans Fertility care, including IVF Diabetes care Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years) Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being Support to help you reach your career goals Training, classes, and professional development Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov ) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well‑being, or job performance Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law. APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. 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