The department's central office in St. Paul houses centralized and administrative functions as well as other programming. The department of Corrections is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment where all employees feel valued, safe, and free from harassment of any kind. It's our highest priority to make sure that all employees and potential employees have equal access to opportunities for employment, assignments, and promotion. All new employees participate in diversity training. We'll make sure you have the training and skills you need to do your job effectively and professionally.
All new staff attend a department orientation.
Officers and other staff who have direct contact with inmates attend an intensive, paid pre-service academy with training related to all aspects of correctional work. Corrections Officers Corrections officers are responsible for monitoring and supervising inmates, as well as ensuring facility security. However, if you have a two or four-year degree in criminal justice, social work or a related field, equivalent coursework, or one year of related security experience, you can apply for an officer position without taking the exam.