at Idaho Division of Human Resources in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description State of Idaho Opportunity IDOC is hiring for our October 2026 Correction Officer Academy! Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

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Summary:

The mission of the Idaho Department of Correction (https://www.idoc.idaho.gov/) is to create a model correctional system that provides equitable access to programming and opportunities that reflect a community experience, foster connections, and restore victims of crime. The Department is looking for candidates who want to make a positive impact! Working with Idaho's incarcerated population, correctional officers carry out the day-to-day operations of correctional institutions and have a tremendous opportunity to make a difference in an incarcerated individual's life. Begin an exciting and rewarding career with an organization that truly makes a difference transforming the lives one person, one family, and one community at a time.

Responsibilities:

Correctional officers provide safety and security, while assisting in controlling, directing, and monitoring incarcerated individuals' activities and movement. This includes maintaining security of the institution and controlling movement within the institution in accordance with established department methods and procedures. Additionally, correctional officers role model appropriate interactions and reinforce positive behavior change among incarcerated individuals.

The Department envisions a safer Idaho with fewer people in its correctional system and values integrity, respect, and positive attitude. As such, successful candidates for correctional officer will possess these character traits, along with problem solving skills, teamwork, and the desire to impact positive change. Other essential functions of this position include: + Respond to emergency situations + Assist with facility operations to ensure department policy and security procedures are followed + Conduct multiple daily counts of incarcerated individuals to ensure safety and security, as well as maintain logbooks + Escort or transport incarcerated individuals and property within different areas of the institution or other locations + Review and To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account