Top 46 Correctional officer Jobs in Colorado

Detention Officer
City of Aurora, CO —Aurora, CO
- $30.86 - $41.86 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Retirement plan
CDOC Correctional Officer I - Buena Vista
State of Colorado —Chaffee County, CO
- $4,839 - $6,775 a month
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
CDOC Food Service Supervisor CSTS I (Sterling)
State of Colorado —Sterling, CO
- $5,081 - $7,113 a month
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- ServSafe
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
CDOC Food Service Supervisor CSTS I (Buena Vista)
State of Colorado —Chaffee County, CO
- $5,081 - $7,113 a month
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- ServSafe
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
DETENTIONS DEPUTY
Clear Creek County, Colorado —Dumont, CO
- $69,967.90 - $84,015.04 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Current TB test
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
8h
Detention Deputy- $38.38/hr
Eagle County Government —Eagle, CO
- $38.38 - $54.44 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
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DETENTION OFFICER
The GEO Group —Aurora, CO
- $30.87 an hour
- Extended hours
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
- Paid training
- Health savings account
12d
Detention Deputy - Entry Level
Weld County, CO —Greeley, CO
- $37.73 - $52.75 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
Correctional Youth Services Specialist I - Platte Valley Youth SC- Greeley
State of Colorado —Greeley, CO
- $4,839 a month
- 8 hour shift
- Pass drug screening
- Residential
- Ability to climb stairs
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Experienced Jail Deputy Non-Certified/Certified
Larimer County Sheriff's Office —Colorado
- $78,730.08 - $95,696.85 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Correctional Youth Security Officer I Night Shift- Gilliam Youth Service Center
State of Colorado —Denver, CO
- $4,467.20 a month
- 8 hour shift
- Residential
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
2d
Sheriff's Office Detention Specialist
Adams County Colorado —Brighton, CO
- $52,116.89 - $72,963.65 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
5d
Detention Deputy
GUNNISON COUNTY —Gunnison, CO
- $65,056.55 - $75,920.30 a year
- 8 hour shift
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Correctional Youth Security Officer II - Committed Services
State of Colorado —Lakewood, CO
- $4,691.20 a month
- 8 hour shift
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
2d
Criminal Justice Services Officer I
Garfield County Colorado —Rifle, CO
- $24.64 - $34.50 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Residential
- Math
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
CORRECTIONAL YOUTH SECURITY OFFICER II - Campus at Lookout Mtn
State of Colorado —Golden, CO
- $2,345.08 a month
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Sanitation
- Pass drug screening
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
3d
Detention Deputy
Teller County Government —Divide, CO
- $33.25 - $34.69 an hour
- Rotating shift
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Corrections Deputy
Montrose County —Montrose, CO
- $26.40 - $31.07 an hour
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Basic math
Correctional Officer
Core Civic —Las Animas, CO
- $24.86 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
6d
Senior Correctional Officer
Core Civic —Olney Springs, CO
- $26.24 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
12d

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Detention Officer

City of Aurora, CO -
Aurora, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$30.86 - $41.86 an hour

Benefits

On-site gym
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Computer operation
CPR Certification
Inmate supervision
Writing skills
First Aid Certification
Desktop applications
Cleaning
Typing
Productivity software

Full Job Description

JOB LOCATION

14999 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1563

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
Diverse community
Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring range for this position is $30.86- $34.20/hour
Full range for this position is $30.86 - $41.86/hour

Any additional relevant experience, education, or training may be considered when determining a starting rate above the minimum.

The deadline to submit applications is July 31st, 2026.

This job requisition is for the Academy starting November 30th, 2026.

Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as a qualified pool of applicants is determined, this position may be closed without notice.

As part of the selection process, you will be required to successfully complete a Physical Agility Test (PAT). The PAT will be offered on the following dates:

July 28, 2026
August 1, 2026
August 11, 2026
August 15, 2026

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

Under general supervision, the Detention Officer will perform general jail and detention work and is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of all personnel, detainees and jail. This position is responsible for exercising initiative and independent judgement in completing assigned tasks; while also performing a variety of technical and administrative tasks associated with facility operations and the incarceration of detainees.

This position has a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) for (Female Detention Officers only / Male Detention Officers only) due to same-sex detainee supervision and interaction.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Observes detainee’s behavior and care to maintain detainees’ health and legal rights
Monitors and controls inmate movement within the detention facility’s secured areas
Operates detention center control panels which open and close doors
Monitors and controls radio traffic within the facility, which includes shutting down non-emergency traffic during a crisis situation
Monitors video equipment of all jail areas
Processes records and legal documents to facilitate information access
Prepares investigative and other reports or documentation as necessary, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations
Processes incoming detainees, including photographing, finger printing, inventorying, and storing detainees’ property
Explains detention center procedures to detainees and answers questions concerning conditions of detention
Performs additional duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the methods and procedures of processing detainees; and detention facility operating requirements.

Abilities:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens;
Maintain a high degree of personal and professional honesty and integrity
Handle sensitive or difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Write clearly and concisely using acceptable grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Operate computers and commonly used computer software programs, as well as other standard office equipment
Be mindful to the feelings of others and resolve problems in ways that do not arouse antagonism
Physically subdue violent detainees
Perform difficult or unpleasant housekeeping tasks

Skills:

Skill in the operation of a personal computer and related software; keyboarding skills.

Licenses, Certificates and/or Equipment Required:

CPR and First Aid Certifications required

Essential Personnel:

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

Heavy work lifting no more than 100 pounds (with or without assistance) at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects
Frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Considerable walking and standing
Frequent pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting requiring full range of body movement
Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate control panel and other equipment as well as controlling detainees
Hand/foot coordination for operation of van
Speech communication, hearing, and listening to maintain communication with other employees and detainees
Vision to monitor controls, video equipment, and detainees’ activities

Work Environment:

Works indoors in a detention/jail facility with some time spent outdoors
Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with hostile views of opinions of inmates and other persons in an antagonistic environment
Some exposure to noise and dust

Equipment Used:

Operates a motor vehicle; survey equipment; measuring equipment such as tapes, levels and micrometers, camera and personal computer.
This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

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