Becoming a Correctional Officer in Idaho

Idaho Correctional Officer Certification Requirements

Idaho's state Department of Corrections is continually looking for new personnel who will help the department manage offenders to the best of their ability for the safety of all. Interested applicants are encouraged to monitor job postings through email and complete the initial application online. Upon completion and authorization of a background check, additional documents must be submitted. They are:

• Proof of age and US citizenship
• High school diploma or GED
• Proof of honorable discharge (DD-214) if applicable

After an initial waiting period while background investigations ensue, successful candidates will be contacted to arrange an in-person interview with members of the department. Please bring all documents with you at this time.

Candidates who have interviewed successfully may be granted a conditional offer of employment. At that time, medical and fitness testing will continue and candidates will be enrolled in a ten-week paid training program in order to become familiar with Idaho DOC policies and procedures. New hires who are not successful during the final training phase will be released from duty as passing recruit training is a mandatory final step of the hiring process.

Idaho Department of Correction

1299 N. Orchard St., Suite 110
Boise, ID
Phone: (208) 658-2000
http://www.idoc.idaho.gov/

Idaho Correctional Officer Employment & Outlook

The state Department of Corrections in Idaho encourages civic-minded citizens to look toward the corrections field for lucrative career opportunities. At this time, the median income for correctional officers throughout the state is lower than the national average at $30,500, with the national median income at $39,800, however professional development can boost salary. According to occupational data for the state of Colorado, available at http://www.careerinfonet.org/occ_rep.asp?next=occ_rep&Level=&optstatus=011000000&jobfam=33&id=1&nodeid=2&soccode=333012&menuMode=&stfips=16&x=60&y=8 and published by CareerInfoNet.org, state trends will experience a 11% growth curve from now until 2022, which translates into 70 new openings and existing vacancies annually.

Occupational Employment Statistics for Correctional Officers (http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes333012.htm)

Idaho Correctional Officer Salaries By Area

The table below lists career information obtained from the BLS for correctional officers in Idaho. The table is sorted by total employment, with the largest metropolitan areas listed first.