Correctional Officer, Post Jobs

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 various correctional centers in Salt Lake and Weber counties.

• An amazing benefits package including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans.
• Maintain safety and security of facilities as well as may career path opportunities in various areas like training, transportation, programming, CIRT, investigations, etc.
• With a two year commitment as a Correctional Officer at UDC you will receive a $6000 Signing Bonus - (Salt Lake and AP&P locations ONLY).
  • Utah Department of Corrections Bonus Parameters: If hired by the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) as a correctional officer to work at the Utah State Correctional Facility Salt Lake or one of the Community Correctional Centers, 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.
• Paid training through POST certification.
• The department offers a contract buyout of up to $20,000 to qualified applicants that are currently working for another law enforcement agency. Contact the recruitment team for more info at joinudc.gov.
• Utah Department of Corrections Bonus Parameters: If hired by the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) as a correctional officer to work at the Utah State Correctional Facility Salt Lake or one of the Community Correctional Centers, 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.
• No prior experience required.

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:

Initial testing consists of a physical fitness test. These tests will be held on:
The First and Third Wednesday each month at 7 AM or 5 PM (a session will be provided the last Saturday of each month at 7 AM).

Location:
Fred House Academy
14727 Minuteman Dr,
Draper, UT 84020

The minimum requirements for the physical fitness test are as follows:

• Vertical Jump of 14.5" or higher
• 1.5 Mile Run within 16 minutes 11 second or less
• Push-ups, 14 continuous (military style)
• Plank, 30 seconds

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 19 years old before the Academy start date.
• Preference may be given to those who are currently in Public Safety.
• Meet POST Standards
• Meet SFO Standards

Academy Start Dates:

• November 28, 2023
• August 29, 2023

For more detailed information about the Utah Department of Corrections; we invite you to browse our website.

Supplemental Information

• DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.