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 34
Electronics Systems Specialist
In this position you will perform advanced technical work in planning, installing, configuring, and maintaining electronic equipment, software, hardware, ...
  • Electronics
  • Job ID: 96262
  • Closing Date: 08/18/2026
  • Location: Oak Park Heights
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: 96260
  • Closing Date: 08/21/2026
  • Location: Shakopee
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: 96267
  • Closing Date: 08/18/2026
  • Location: Rush City
Regional Human Resources Consultant (Human Resources Consultant 1)
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: 96285
  • Closing Date: 08/24/2026
  • Location: Shakopee
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: 95380
  • Closing Date: 08/26/2026
  • Location: Rush City
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: 95919
  • Closing Date: 08/26/2026
  • Location: Lino Lakes
Corrections Manufacturing Specialist - Light Manufacturing
MINNCOR Industries provides premium manufactured goods and services to government entities, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and private sector ...
  • Manufacturing
  • Job ID: 96294
  • Closing Date: 08/19/2026
  • Location: Oak Park Heights
General Repair Worker
This position will perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks in a variety of maintenance areas. This includes making adjustments to machinery; replacing parts; ...
  • General Trades
  • Job ID: 96361
  • Closing Date: 08/21/2026
  • Location: Red Wing
Plant Maintenance Engineer
Joining the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Plant Maintenance Engineer at the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) – Shakopee offers a stable career ...
  • Plant Maintenance
  • Job ID: 96354
  • Closing Date: 09/14/2026
  • Location: Shakopee
Accounting Officer Senior
The Accounting Officer Senior exists to liaise between budget managers and unit directors. The incumbent will assist in the overall administration, monitoring, ...
  • Accounting
  • Job ID: 96228
  • Closing Date: 08/24/2026
  • Location: St. Paul

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