Correctional Officer

Salary : $30.75 - $39.27 Hourly

Location : Multiple Locations, UT

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 45896

Agency : 410 Department of Corrections

Opening Date : 08 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : 8 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Recruiter : Crystal Haywood ~ chaywood@utah.gov

# of Openings : Multiple

Background Check : You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

• Location : Utah State Correctional Facility 1480 North 8000 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116; Depending on Availability : Atherton Community Treatment Center 2588 W. 2365 South West Valley City, UT 84119; Bonneville Community Correctional Center 1141 S. 2475 West Salt Lake City, UT 84104; Fortitude Treatment Center 1747 S. 900 West Salt Lake City, UT 84104; Northern Utah Community Correctional Center 2445 S. Water Tower Way (1125 W.) Ogden, UT 84401; Orange Street Community Correctional Center 80 S. Orange Street (1900 West) Salt Lake City, UT 84116;

Schedule Code : B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.

Benefits : This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

Driver License Requirements : Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link :

EEO Statement : The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY : 800-346-4128.

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 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). Please note that you will be required to take and pass the NPOST Exam with a score of 75% or higher. Test results will need to be brought to the Physical Fitness testing or you will not be able to participate.

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.

UDC now offers 1 for 1 years of service credit on our certified pay plan. The entry pay rate will increase for each prior year of Corrections or Law Enforcement experience. Please see our current pay plan rates below :

Job TitleStep 12345678910Correctional Officer$30.75$31.60$32.47 $33.36$34.28$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 :

Qualifications :

For more detailed information about the Utah Department of Corrections; we invite you to

Supplemental Information

Benefits :

The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page : To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER APPLICANTS

The instructions that follow are critical to your successful completion of the application process. Your failure to adhere to all instructions may result in your disqualification as an applicant.

Please verify that your name in your job seeker profile matches the name printed on your social security card.

Only qualified applicants selected for testing will be contacted.

Do you understand?

02

Please be aware of a new requirement for participating in the Physical Fitness testing : a passing score of 75% or higher on the NPOST exam. You will need to bring your NPOST exam score to the test.A list of testing locations will be emailed to you once you have passed the minimum qualifications.Do you understand?

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS

If you meet the minimum qualifications you will be contacted via e-mail. You must have a valid email address in your job seeker profile in order to receive communications from us. Be sure to check your spam and junk mail boxes, as our e-mails can end up there.

The minimum entry qualifications for the physical fitness test are as follows :

A) Vertical Jump of 14.5" or higher

B) Push-ups, 14 continuous (military style)

C) Plank, 30 seconds

D) 1.5 Mile Run within 16 minutes 11 second or less

Start preparing yourself NOW to meet the above physical requirements.

Have you read all of the instructions and do you understand them?

04

Have you previously applied with the Utah Department of Corrections, for a Correctional Officer position?

05

If you have applied with the Utah Department of Corrections, for a Correctional Officer, please list the dates of your previous application(s).

06

Did you participate in an internship or job shadow program with the Utah Department of Corrections?

07

Have you previously worked for the Utah Department of Corrections?

08

If you answered 'yes' to previously working with the Utah Department of Corrections, please describe your experience, including specific job titles and responsibilities, as well as the length of time in each position.

09

Do you currently have any of the following certifications in the State of Utah, that are still active? (check all that apply)

You MUST attach a copy of any certification(s) that you checked to your application.

10

Please selected your education. You must have a High School Diploma or GED to qualify for this position. You MUST attach a copy of any Diploma / GED to your application.

11

Are you currently at least 18 years and 9 months old?

12

Please verify your U.S. residence status, below :

13

Do you have a current, valid driver license?

14

This qualification is based on Utah law.

If you have used any illegal drugs, you will not qualify to attend the POST academy for a minimum of three (3) years, from the most recent date of use.

The use of marijuana will disqualify you for a year, from the most recent date of use. If you possess a medical cannabis card, you are required to relinquish the card, and wait a one year period before being eligible for employment.

15

By law applicants for the Utah Department of Corrections cannot have "felony convictions". Applicants with convictions that violate this law cannot be considered for employment.

Note : Involvement in a felony crime for which you were not convicted of a felony requires a four (4) year waiting period from date of involvement.

As an adult if you have had a felony criminal conviction as set forth above answer "yes" to this question.

16

By law applicants for the Utah Department of Corrections cannot have been convicted in the last year of Driving Under the influence of Alcohol, Drugs or Metabolite (from the date of conviction)

If you have been convicted in the last year of Driving Under the influence of Alcohol, Drugs or Metabolite, (from the date of conviction) , please answer "yes" to this question.

17

By law applicants for the Utah Department of Corrections cannot have been convicted in the last four years of a crime of dishonesty (from the date of conviction)

If you have had a criminal conviction in the last four years of a crime of dishonesty (from the date of conviction) , please answer "yes" to this question.

18

By law applicants for employment with the Utah Department of Corrections cannot have been convicted in the past four years of a crime of unlawful sexual conduct (from the date of conviction)

If you have had a criminal conviction in the past four years of a crime of unlawful sexual conduct (from the date of conviction) please answer "yes" to this question.

19

By law applicants for employment with the Utah Department of Corrections cannot have been convicted in the past four years of a crime of physical or domestic violence (from the date of conviction)

Note : Conviction of or involvement in class A misdemeanor crimes involving physical or domestic violence requires a four (4) year waiting period from date of conviction or involvement.

If you have had a criminal conviction in the past four years of a crime of physical or domestic violence (from the date of conviction) please answer "yes" to this question.

20

This recruitment is hiring for the Utah State Correctional Facility located in Salt Lake and AP&P community correctional centers located in Salt Lake and Weber counties, depending on availability. (This recruitment is not hiring for the Central Utah Correctional Facility - Gunnison).

Please list in order of preference the work location that would best fit your needs (A being your most desired location and D being the least). Please keep in mind that job offers will be made based on the needs of the agency, and if you do not receive your initial request, lateral transfer opportunities could be available in the future.

Location Choice :

A - Utah State Correctional Facility (Salt Lake)

B - Salt Lake Valley Community Correctional Centers (dependent on availability)

C - Northern Utah (Ogden) Community Correctional Center (dependent on availability)

D - Utah County (Orem) Community Correctional Center (dependent on availability)

Example :

C - Northern Utah, B - Salt Lake Valley, A - Utah State Correctional Facility, D- Utah County or C B A D

21

Do you have previous experience working as a certified correctional officer?

22

If you have previous experience working as a certified correctional officer, list the agency(s) you worked for, the positions held, and dates you were employed.

23

I understand if hired by the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) as a correctional officer to work at the Draper Site Prison or one of the Community Correctional Centers, I will receive a $3,000 hiring bonus upon successful completion of the correctional officer training academy. After the 1 year anniversary of my hire date, I will receive a second $3,000 hiring bonus, for a total of $6,000. Acceptance of one or both of these bonuses requires I commit to remain employed within the area of UDC that hired me throughout my 18-month probationary period.

24

I understand that Utah Department of Corrections staff members are assigned to the roster (shifts) based on the needs of the facility. It may also become necessary to reassign staff members to new shifts as staffing needs change.

25

I understand that the Utah Department of Corrections is a Public Safety entity that operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. If hired I may be required to work weekends and holidays based on the needs of the department.

26

Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

27

If you answered 'Other' to question #26 above, please list how you heard about this job opening or if you answer 'referred by a current employee', please list the employees full name.

28

Which of the following benefits contributed to your decision to apply with UDC? Please select all that apply :

Required Question