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 22
Plumber
As Plumber, under general supervision and with guidance from the Plumber Chief, an employee in this class performs skilled new plumbing installation and ...
  • Plumb/Pipefit/Steamfit
  • Job ID: 95206
  • Closing Date: 08/10/2026
  • Location: Oak Park Heights
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: 95553
  • Closing Date: 08/05/2026
  • Location: Various
Office & Admin Specialist Prin
This is a unique position that serves not only the Minnesota Correctional Facility -Faribault (MCF-FRB) Behavioral Health Services (BHS) team but is also responsible ...
  • Office Specialist
  • Job ID: 95866
  • Closing Date: 08/10/2026
  • Location: Faribault
Office and Administrative Specialist, Intermediate
This is a part-time position. The specific days and hours of work will be determined at the time of appointment based on department business needs and applicant ...
  • Office Specialist
  • Job ID: 95885
  • Closing Date: 08/03/2026
  • Location: Faribault
Clinical Program Therapist 2 - Sex Offender Treatment Program
As a Sex Offense Treatment Therapist, you will provide clients in a sex offender treatment program (SOTP) with the following: Security, Assessment, Education, ...
  • Behavioral Health
  • Job ID: 95878
  • Closing Date: 08/03/2026
  • Location: Lino Lakes
Library/Media Specialist - Special Teacher
The Library Media Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing an information and technology literacy program that is part of the Walter Maginnis ...
  • Teaching
  • Job ID: 95900
  • Closing Date: 08/07/2026
  • Location: Red Wing
Police Investigator (Fugitive Specialist)
*NOTE: This posting will be used to fill up to two (2) vacancies. Applicants need only apply once to be considered for both positions. The work schedule of the ...
  • Law Enforcement
  • Job ID: 95727
  • Closing Date: 08/04/2026
  • Location: St. Paul
Trainee Corrections Officer
Are you seeking a career path, competitive pay, and great benefits? Become a Corrections Officer with the Minnesota DOC! No corrections experience necessary - ...
  • Offender Supervision
  • Job ID: 93624
  • Closing Date: 12/16/2026
  • Location: St. Cloud
Electronic Health Record Coordinator - Management Analyst 3
The Electronic Health Record (EHR) Coordinator plans and coordinates the design, development, implementation, and continuous administration and support of ...
  • Management Analysis
  • Job ID: 95875
  • Closing Date: 08/10/2026
  • Location: St. Paul
Office and Administrative Specialist, Intermediate
This position is located in St. James, MN. Located in the heart of southern Minnesota along Highway 60, St. James is a vibrant, welcoming city of nearly 5, ...
  • Office Specialist
  • Job ID: 96002
  • Closing Date: 08/10/2026
  • Location: Minnesota Southwest Area

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