A career with the Utah Department of Corrections promotes service, responsibility, and leadership. The department is currently seeking to fill several available correctional officer positions for individuals who want to connect with people and positively impact their community through service toward Utah inmates.

Correctional officers oversee inmates within the Utah Correctional Facility system. By balancing compassion with accountability, they can help troubled individuals overcome their past challenges to turn over a new leaf. Many current correctional officers are available for interviews to discuss how this position can provide an individual with fulfilling responsibilities that benefit the local community.

“It’s a great career which offers a lot of rewarding interactions,” said Correctional Officer Sergeant Brian Warren. “If you want to change people’s lives, then this is a great opportunity for that.”

The department offers competitive pay, health benefits, significant vacation time, and a signing bonus. Details regarding correctional officers and other positions are located on this linked website. Correctional officers typically make a two-year commitment to the department and receive a $6,000 sign-on bonus.

For more information and media coverage on this opportunity, please email skaric@utah.gov or go to https://corrections.utah.gov

The Utah Department of Corrections is the state agency that supervises over 15,000 individuals in the community and approximately 5,900 incarcerated individuals. Their dedicated team of professionals ensures public safety by effectively managing offenders with a mission to improve lives in Utah communities.

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Company Name: Utah Department of Corrections
Contact Person: Sasa Karic
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Phone: (385) 208-5255
Country: United States
Website: https://corrections.utah.gov/