Correctional Officer
State of Utah
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Posted: January 1, 2026 (14 days ago)
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Correctional Officer
State of Utah
410 Department of Corrections
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a correctional officer to supervise and manage offenders in state facilities, ensuring safety and security while balancing empathy and discipline.
It's ideal for motivated individuals interested in law enforcement who want a stable career with training provided and no prior experience needed.
The role offers good pay, bonuses, and opportunities for advancement in areas like investigations or training.
Key Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old (implied for law enforcement roles)
- Pass a physical fitness test
- Complete paid POST certification training
- Commit to a two-year employment period for signing bonus eligibility
- Able to work in Salt Lake, Utah, or Weber counties (location dependent on availability)
- Pass background check and meet basic qualifications for handling offenders
- No prior experience required, but prior corrections or law enforcement experience increases starting pay
Full Job Description
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 Utah State Correctional Facility and various correctional centers in Salt Lake, Utah and Weber counties, correctional center job locations are dependent on availability.
THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO CREATE A WAITING LIST FOR FUTURE OPENINGS. (This recruitment is not hiring for the Central Utah Correctional Facility - Gunnison).
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.
Job Title | Step 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Correctional Officer | $30.75 | $3.1.60 | $32.47 | $33.36 | $4.28 | $35.22 | $36.19 | $37.19 | $38.21 | $39.27 |
Initial testing consists of a physical fitness test. You will receive additional information about testing date, time and location from the recruitment team after you apply.
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: https://corrections.utah.gov/about-us/join-our-team/
- 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.
Additional Information
- DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.
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