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Correctional Officers and Jailers

Guard inmates in jails and prisons.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Above the statewide median
$26.98 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Shrinking
Growth rate:  -7.2%    Read more about outlook

Education:

High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Investigate crimes committed within organizations.
  • Discuss performance, complaints, or violations with supervisors.
  • Record information about suspects or criminals.
  • Resolve interpersonal conflicts.
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Job Title Examples:

Booking Officer
Detention Officer
Public Safety Officer

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $26.98
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Correctional Officers and Jailers *

Area Low Median High
U S
$20.03 $24.93 $32.21
Minnesota
$24.03 $26.98 $31.7
Central Minnesota
$24.72 $27.57 $32.36
Northeast Minnesota
$23.73 $26.98 $30.94
Northwest Minnesota
$23.04 $23.81 $28.13
Southeast Minnesota
$24.46 $26.98 $31.7
Southwest Minnesota
$22.38 $23.49 $28.47
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$25.42 $28.48 $32.56

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 5050 workers employed in this medium-sized career.

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in very high demand.

 

Future Demand

This career is shrinking.

There will be a need for about 4300 new Correctional Officers and Jailers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

 

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