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.

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Results 1 - 10 of 28
Plumber Chief
This position exists to perform skilled installation of plumbing systems, to provide lead work and direction to Plumbers, Plant Maintenance Engineers, General ...
  • Plumb/Pipefit/Steamfit
  • Job ID: 94122
  • Closing Date: 05/29/2026
  • Location: Oak Park Heights
Physical Plant Director
This position exists so that the physical plant of the Correctional Facility is properly managed to ensure the safety, health and comfort of the incarcerated ...
  • Maintenance
  • Job ID: 94191
  • Closing Date: 05/26/2026
  • Location: Lino Lakes
Electrical/Electronics Specialist
This position provides installation and maintenance to electrical-electronic related apparatuses, buildings, machinery, and commercial kitchen equipment at ...
  • Electrical
  • Job ID: 94295
  • Closing Date: 06/05/2026
  • Location: Moose Lake
Plant Maintenance Engineer
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WAS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS POSTING, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED Joining the Minnesota ...
  • Plant Maintenance
  • Job ID: 93968
  • Closing Date: 05/29/2026
  • Location: Shakopee
Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Assistant, Certified
This position will be filled in either the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) job classification. The classification level ( ...
  • Nursing
  • Job ID: 94372
  • Closing Date: 05/27/2026
  • Location: Shakopee
Food Service Lead - Cook Coordinator
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: 05/26/2026
  • Location: Willow River
Special Education/Adult Basic Education Teacher - Special Teacher
The Department of Corrections is hiring a Special Education/Adult Basic Education Teacher at the St. Cloud facility! This position will provide literacy, ...
  • Teaching
  • Job ID: 94291
  • Closing Date: 05/29/2026
  • Location: St. Cloud
Registered Nurse/Registered Nurse Senior
Multiple positions will be filled by consideration of all applicants to this posting. Positions will be filled in either the Registered Nurse (RN) or RN Senior ...
  • Nursing
  • Job ID: 94374
  • Closing Date: 05/27/2026
  • Location: Lino Lakes
Registered Nurse/Registered Nurse Senior
This position will be filled in either the Registered Nurse (RN) or RN Senior job classification. The classification level (RN or RN Senior) in which the position ...
  • Nursing
  • Job ID: 94377
  • Closing Date: 05/27/2026
  • Location: Stillwater
Dentist
Multiple positions will be filled by consideration of all applicants to this posting. Positions will be filled at the following Minnesota Correctional Facilities ( ...
  • Dental
  • Job ID: 93954
  • Closing Date: 06/17/2026
  • Location: Various

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