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 19
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: 09/30/2026
  • Location: Oak Park Heights
Correction Teaching Assistant
The Department of Corrections is hiring multiple Correctional Teaching Assistants at our Faribault facility! These positions exist to provide support to ...
  • Teaching
  • Job ID: 96874
  • Closing Date: 09/23/2026
  • Location: Faribault
Laborer - Trades & Equipment
Minnesota Department of Corrections is currently seeking to fill a permanent full-time Laborer, Trades & Equipment position located at MCF Rush City. This position ...
  • General Trades
  • Job ID: 96897
  • Closing Date: 09/18/2026
  • Location: Rush City
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: 96853
  • Closing Date: 09/11/2026
  • Location: Shakopee
Corrections Agent/Senior/Career
Corrections Agents provide investigative services to the court/releasing authority and supervisory and/or referral services to individuals committed to the Department ...
  • Offender Supervision
  • Job ID: 96720
  • Closing Date: 09/10/2026
  • Location: Winona
Director of County Jail Partnerships and Rule Implementation (State Prog Admin Manager)
The Director of County Jail Partnerships and Rule Implementation position is a temporary unclassified position with an anticipated end date of November 2, ...
  • Program Management
  • Job ID: 96732
  • Closing Date: 09/21/2026
  • Location: St. Paul
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: 09/16/2026
  • Location: Various
Corrections Security Caseworker
This position exists to promote change in incarcerated people to ensure successful reentry to the community while enhancing public safety. Provide transformational ...
  • Offender Services
  • Job ID: 96834
  • Closing Date: 09/11/2026
  • Location: St. Cloud
Electrician Supervisor
This position exists to serve as the Master Electrician for MCF-Faribault (MCF-FRB). This position is a working supervisor that will provide supervision of ...
  • Electrical
  • Job ID: 95951
  • Closing Date: 09/10/2026
  • Location: Minnesota Southeast Area
Clinical Program Therapist 2 - Substance Use Disorder
This position has been extended until a finalist has been identified. As a Substance Use Therapist, you will provide specialized therapeutic programming to ...
  • Behavioral Health
  • Job ID: 96134
  • Closing Date: 09/17/2026
  • Location: Lino Lakes

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