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CoreCivic

Public Safety Officer - Up to $3k Sign on Bonus (Detention Facility) Hiring Event

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $32.50/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: 3 locations (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.

$60,613 / year median in Minnesota

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

This job is performed at Appleton Detention Facility in Appleton, MN. $32.50 per hour + Up to $3,000 sign on bonus + Paid Relocation Assistance Employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis and have the option to access up to 70% of their earned wages on demand, any day of the week. At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Detention Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve. The Detention Officer performs routine duties in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures to maintain order and provide for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility. May employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Must be able to work any post assignment on any shift. Responsible for maintaining order, safety, and security of residents in a correctional facility. Engage in a variety of interchangeable work areas that includes, but is not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.

Qualifications:

High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent. Must complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment. A valid driver's license and clear driving record is required. Demonstrate ability to complete any required training, as established or necessary to meet contract requirements and/or standards.

Minimum age requirement:

Must be at least 21 years of age. Paid training is available to prepare candidates for detention officer roles and responsibilities, providing you with the skills and confidence needed for success from day one. CoreCivic provides five weeks of pre-service training, followed by two weeks of on-the-job training. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$32.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person