Career Openings and Highlights

Start a Career That Makes a Difference!

The Minnesota Department of Corrections is hiring across a wide range of professions — all dedicated to transforming lives and building a safer Minnesota.

We have opportunities in:

  • Food Service
  • Maintenance
  • Nursing
  • Office Support
  • Psychology
  • Security
  • Therapy
  • … and more!


Be a part of transforming lives!

How to Apply:

  1. Visit the State of Minnesota Careers Portal at mn.gov/careers.
  2. Select “Search open positions.”
  3. Select “View All Jobs.”
  4. Filter by Agency by checking “Corrections Dept.”
  5. Select a job posting to view.
  6. Select “Apply for Job” in the top right corner of the job posting.

Connect with a Recruiter by clicking here or scanning the QR code below:

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Results 1 - 10 of 19
This position exists to perform skilled installation of plumbing systems, to provide lead work and direction to Plumbers, Plant ...
  • Plumb/Pipefit/Steamfit
  • Job ID: 94122
  • Closing Date: 05/21/2026
  • Location: Oak Park Heights
NOTE: This vacancy is being reposted for additional applications. Applicants who applied during the original posting period (3.21.2026 - 3.27.2026) do not need ...
  • Human Resources
  • Job ID: 93019
  • Closing Date: 05/18/2026
  • Location: Various
Joining the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Plant Maintenance Engineer at the The Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) – Shakopee offers a stable ...
  • Plant Maintenance
  • Job ID: 93968
  • Closing Date: 05/14/2026
  • Location: Shakopee
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WAS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS POSTING, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED Have a passion for ...
  • Food Service
  • Job ID: 93859
  • Closing Date: 05/19/2026
  • Location: Willow River
The Corrections Security Caseworker p rovides services, supervision, assessment, case planning and release planning for a caseload of incarcerated individuals ...
  • Offender Services
  • Job ID: 94032
  • Closing Date: 05/15/2026
  • Location: Rush City
This position manages and directs the human resource functions for the Minnesota Department of Corrections facilities in Lino Lakes and Shakopee, and other ...
  • Human Resources
  • Job ID: 93910
  • Closing Date: 05/11/2026
  • Location: Lino Lakes
In this position you will provide HR leadership and contribute to the advancement of the DOC’s mission and objectives by performing a variety of advanced ...
  • Human Resources
  • Job ID: 94004
  • Closing Date: 05/12/2026
  • Location: Rush City
Have a passion for food and helping people? · Start a career with excellent benefits and opportunity for advancement! · Work dependable hours with a schedule ...
  • Food Service
  • Job ID: 93831
  • Closing Date: 05/13/2026
  • Location: Moose Lake
This position exists to process incoming and outgoing mail, correspondence, parcels, and document a wide variety of legal and financial transactions for both ...
  • Central Services
  • Job ID: 94100
  • Closing Date: 05/13/2026
  • Location: Lino Lakes
This position has been reposted until a qualified candidate is identified. This position exists to provide advanced lead work in areas of providing professional ...
  • Behavioral Health
  • Job ID: 93755
  • Closing Date: 06/01/2026
  • Location: St. Cloud

Highlighted Positions

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