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 21
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: 10/30/2026
  • Location: Oak Park Heights
Internal Auditor - Auditor Senior
The Internal Auditor plans and conducts highly complex and sensitive audits of Department of Corrections (DOC) internal operations, contractors, grantees ...
  • Auditing
  • Job ID: 97112
  • Closing Date: 10/01/2026
  • Location: St. Paul
Plant Maintenance Engineer
Joining the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Plant Maintenance Engineer at the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) – St Cloud offers a stable career ...
  • Plant Maintenance
  • Job ID: 97325
  • Closing Date: 10/12/2026
  • Location: St. Cloud
Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Assistant, Certified
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WAS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS POSTING, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED. Multiple positions ...
  • Nursing
  • Job ID: 95665
  • Closing Date: 10/13/2026
  • Location: Faribault
Financial Policy Design and Engagement Strategist-Management Analyst 1
The Financial Policy Design and Engagement Strategist serves as the Office of Financial Management’s subject matter expert in the design, communication, ...
  • Management Analysis
  • Job ID: 97140
  • Closing Date: 10/05/2026
  • Location: St. Paul
Human Resources Consultant 1
This position was previously announced, if you previously applied to this posting you do not need to reapply to be considered. In this position you will provide ...
  • Human Resources
  • Job ID: 97015
  • Closing Date: 10/02/2026
  • 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: 10/28/2026
  • Location: Various
Food Service Lead - Cook Coordinator
Have a passion for food and helping people? · Start a career with excellent benefits and opportunity for advancement! · Work dependable hours with a ...
  • Food Service
  • Job ID: 97301
  • Closing Date: 10/02/2026
  • Location: Shakopee
Licensed Practical Nurse
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WAS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS POSTING, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED. This position is ...
  • Nursing
  • Job ID: 95838
  • Closing Date: 10/14/2026
  • Location: Stillwater
Food Service Lead - Cook Coordinator
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: 97135
  • Closing Date: 10/01/2026
  • Location: Faribault

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