For a full job description, minimum qualifications, and to Apply Online, please visit this link: https://labor.idaho.gov/DHR/ATS/StateJobs/jobannouncement.aspx?announcement_no=09212062653.
The mission of the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) is to protect Idaho through safety, accountability, partnerships and opportunities for offender change.
Become part of an organization where you will work with dedicated and extraordinary people who have commitment and skills to protect communities and provide offenders with the tools to succeed.
This announcement is for both the Cottonwood facility, North Idaho Correctional Institution (NICI) and Idaho Correctional Institution, Orofino (ICIO) and will be used to hire Correctional Officers.
The Idaho Department of Correction is the 3rd largest employer in Idaho state government. Approximately 1,500 employees, a majority of them Correctional Officers, are currently building rewarding careers with the department. Correctional Officers develop expertise in everything from computers to offender treatment programs. You can go as far as your energy and determination will take you.
There are a wide variety of promotional opportunities to include those in security, teaching, probation and parole, administration, counseling, management, etc., for you to advance in your career. Working at the Idaho Department of Correction can be a challenging opportunity and a rewarding experience.
If you complete the application and pass the required exams you need to submit a completed Background Information Questionnaire to move forward in the selection process. Please note, in April the minimum age requirement changed to 21 years of age. You must be at least 21 years old to apply to this announcement.
When updating your online application information, please add/select:
Department of Correction under "Agencies"
Full-time employment under "Job Type/Shift"
Cottonwood and/or Orofino under "Cities"
