Correction Officer Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Ideal candidates will have prior experience in law enforcement, corrections, or military service. While this background is preferred, it is not required....

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Corrections Officer Trainee - State Correctional Institutions at Somerset and Laurel Highlands

  • State of Pennsylvania
  • Somerset, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Somerset, PA
  • 3 days ago

Your level of responsibility. 09 Do you possess six months or more of full-time professional law enforcement experience with the power of arrest?...

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Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Cambridge Springs (Female Only)

  • State of Pennsylvania
  • Cambridge Springs, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Cambridge Springs, PA
  • 3 days ago

Your level of responsibility. 10 Do you possess six months or more of full-time professional law enforcement experience with the power of arrest?...

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Corrections Officer Trainee - State Correctional Institution Forest

  • State of Pennsylvania
  • Marienville, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Marienville, PA
  • 3 days ago

Your level of responsibility. 09 Do you possess six months or more of full-time professional law enforcement experience with the power of arrest?...

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Correctional Officer - Up to $47,000 Sign-on Bonus

  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Elysburg, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Elysburg, PA
  • 4 days ago

Duties Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers....

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Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor)

  • JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
  • Waymart, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Waymart, PA
  • 8 days ago

Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor) Department of Justice Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and...

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Corrections Officer Trainee - State Correctional Institution at Muncy (Female Only)

  • State of Pennsylvania
  • Muncy, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Muncy, PA
  • 11 days ago

Your level of responsibility. 10 Do you possess six months or more of full-time professional law enforcement experience with the power of arrest?...

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Corrections Officer Trainee - State Correctional Institution at Fayette

  • State of Pennsylvania
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 11 days ago

Your level of responsibility. 09 Do you possess six months or more of full-time professional law enforcement experience with the power of arrest?...

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Corrections Officer Trainee - State Correctional Institution at Coal Township

  • State of Pennsylvania
  • Coal Township, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Coal Township, PA
  • 11 days ago

Your level of responsibility. 09 Do you possess six months or more of full-time professional law enforcement experience with the power of arrest?...

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Corrections Officer Trainee - State Correctional Institution at Greene

  • State of Pennsylvania
  • Waynesburg, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Waynesburg, PA
  • 11 days ago

Your level of responsibility. 09 Do you possess six months or more of full-time professional law enforcement experience with the power of arrest?...

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Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Mercer

  • State of Pennsylvania
  • Mercer, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Mercer, PA
  • 11 days ago

Your level of responsibility. 09 Do you possess six months or more of full-time professional law enforcement experience with the power of arrest?...

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Contract Detention Officer

  • United Security, Inc
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 17 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 17 days ago

High School Diploma, GED, or foreign equivalency (DD214 with honorable discharge will be acceptable) A minimum of 3 years Law enforcement, Military Police, or Armed Detention Officer experience with...

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Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

  • JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
  • Loretto, PA
  • 17 days ago
  • Loretto, PA
  • 17 days ago

Serves as a direct liaison between the Captain and the correctional officers, and is responsible for the conduct, morale, performance and training of the correctional officer complement....

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Correction Officer

  • Butler County, PA
  • Butler, PA
  • 18 days ago
  • Butler, PA
  • 18 days ago

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays. Qualifications Prior Military and/or other specialty skills and trainings are A PLUS!

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Corrections Officer 2 - SCI LAU

  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Somerset, PA
  • 26 days ago
  • Somerset, PA
  • 26 days ago

Corrections Officer 2 - SCI LAU This listing closes on 12/9/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)....

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Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.



Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.8%
High School or GED
26.0%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Pennsylvania
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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