Correctional Officer, Gunnison

Salary : $30.75 - $39.27 Hourly

Location : Sanpete County, UT

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 46921

Agency : 410 Department of Corrections

Opening Date : 11 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Recruiter : Crystal Haywood ~ chaywood@utah.gov

# of Openings : Multiple

Location : Central Utah Correctional Facility255 E. 300 N. Gunnison, UT 84634

Schedule Code : B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.

Benefits : This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

Background Check : Selected applicants must be willing to provide authorization and information necessary for a full background investigation which may include a polygraph.

Driver License Requirements : Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link :

EEO Statement : The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Job Description

With a career in Law Enforcement as a Correctional Officer, you can earn a total possible compensation package valued up to $92,298.90 in the first year. The Utah Department of Corrections is seeking individuals who can balance compassion with accountability while supervising offenders in our care and custody at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, UT. THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO CREATE A WAITING LIST FOR FUTURE OPENINGS .

• Please note that you will be required to take and pass the NPOST Exam with a score of 75% or higher. Test results will need to be brought to the Physical Fitness testing or you will not be able to participate.
• With a two year commitment as a Correctional Officer at UDC you will receive a $6000 Signing Bonus.

Utah Department of Corrections Bonus Parameters : If hired by the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) as a correctional officer, you will receive a $3,000 hiring bonus upon successful completion of the correctional officer training academy. On the 1 year anniversary of your hire date, you will receive a second $3,000 hiring bonus, for a total of $6,000. Acceptance of one or both of these bonuses requires you to commit to remain employed within the area of UDC that hired you throughout your 18-month probationary period.

UDC now offers 1 for 1 years of service credit on our certified pay plan. The entry pay rate will increase for each prior year of Corrections or Law Enforcement experience. Please see our current pay plan rates below :

Job TitleStep 12345678910Correctional Officer$30.75$31.60$32.47 $33.36$34.28$35.22$36.19$37.19$38.21 $39.27

Initial testing consists of a physical fitness test. These tests will be held in Gunnison, UT on :

Monday, January 5th at 1 : 00 PM

Wednesday, January 7th at 5 : 00 PM

Saturday, January 10th at 9 : 00 AM

Location : 255 E. 300 N.

Gunnison, UT 84634

The minimum requirements for the physical fitness test are as follows :

Qualifications :

For more detailed information about the Utah Department of Corrections; we invite you to

Supplemental Information

Benefits :

The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page : To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER APPLICANTS

The instructions that follow are critical to your successful completion of the application process. Your failure to adhere to all instructions may result in your disqualification as an applicant.

Please verify that your name in your job seeker profile matches the name printed on your social security card.

Only qualified applicants selected for testing will be contacted.

Do you understand?

02

Please be aware of a new requirement for participating in the Physical Fitness testing : a passing score of 75% or higher on the NPOST exam. You will need to bring your NPOST exam score to the test.

A list of testing locations will be emailed to you once you have passed the minimum qualifications.

Do you understand?

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS

If you meet the minimum qualifications you will be contacted via e-mail. You must have a valid email address in your job seeker profile in order to receive communications from us. Be sure to check your spam and junk mail boxes, as our e-mails can end up there.

If invited to the initial testing for a Correctional Officer position you must bring the following items with you when registering.

1- BCI (Bureau of Criminal Investigation) complete form (attached in testing invitation email)

2- Valid drivers license, for identification purposes

The minimum entry qualifications for the physical fitness test are as follows :

A) Vertical Jump of 14.5" or higher

B) Push-ups, 14 continuous (military style)

C) Plank, 30 seconds

D) 1.5 Mile Run within 16 minutes 11 seconds or less

Start preparing yourself NOW to meet the above physical requirements.

Gunnison, UT on :

Monday, January 5th @ 1 : 00 PM

or

Wednesday, January 7th @ 5 : 00 PM

or

Saturday, January 10th @ 9 : 00 AM

Have you read all of the instructions and do you understand them?

04

Have you previously applied with the Utah Department of Corrections, for a Correctional Officer position?

05

If you have applied with the Utah Department of Corrections, for a Correctional Officer, please list the dates of your previous application(s).

06

Have you previously worked for the Utah Department of Corrections?

07

If you answered 'yes' to previously working with the Utah Department of Corrections, please describe your experience, including specific job titles and responsibilities, as well as the length of time in each position.

08

Do you currently have any of the following certifications in the State of Utah, that are still active? (check all that apply)

You MUST attach a copy of any certification(s) that you checked to your application.

09

Please selected your education. You must have a High School Diploma or GED to qualify for this position. You MUST attach a copy of any Diploma / GED to your application.

10

Are you at least 18 years & 6 months old?

11

Please verify your U.S. residence status, below :

12

Do you have a current, valid driver license

13

This qualification is based on Utah law.

If you have used any illegal drugs, you will not qualify to attend the POST academy for a minimum of three (3) years, from the most recent date of use.

The use of marijuana will disqualify you for a year, from the most recent date of use. If you possess a medical cannabis card, you are required to relinquish the card, and wait a one year period before being eligible for employment.

14

By law applicants for the Utah Department of Corrections cannot have "felony convictions". Applicants with convictions that violate this law cannot be considered for employment.

Note : Involvement in a felony crime for which you were not convicted of a felony requires a four (4) year waiting period from date of involvement.

As an adult if you have had a felony criminal conviction as set forth above answer "yes" to this question.

15

By law applicants for the Utah Department of Corrections cannot have been convicted in the last year of Driving Under the influence of Alcohol, Drugs or Metabolite (from the date of conviction)

If you have been convicted in the last year of Driving Under the influence of Alcohol, Drugs or Metabolite, (from the date of conviction) , please answer "yes" to this question.

16

By law applicants for the Utah Department of Corrections cannot have been convicted in the last four years of a crime of dishonesty (from the date of conviction)

If you have had a criminal conviction in the last four years of a crime of dishonesty (from the date of conviction) , please answer "yes" to this question.

17

By law applicants for employment with the Utah Department of Corrections cannot have been convicted in the past four years of a crime of unlawful sexual conduct (from the date of conviction)

If you have had a criminal conviction in the past four years of a crime of unlawful sexual conduct (from the date of conviction) please answer "yes" to this question.

18

By law applicants for employment with the Utah Department of Corrections cannot have been convicted in the past four years of a crime of physical or domestic violence (from the date of conviction)

Note : Conviction of or involvement in class A misdemeanor crimes involving physical or domestic violence requires a four (4) year waiting period from date of conviction or involvement.

If you have had a criminal conviction in the past four years of a crime of physical or domestic violence (from the date of conviction) please answer "yes" to this question.

19

This recruitment is hiring for the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, UT.

Please confirm that you are willing to work at this location by checking the box below.

20

Do you have previous experience working as a certified correctional officer?

21

If you have previous experience working as a certified correctional officer, list the agency(s) you worked for, the positions held, and dates you were employed.

22

I understand that Utah Department of Corrections staff members are assigned to the roster (shifts) based on the needs of the facility. It may also become necessary to reassign staff members to new shifts as staffing needs change.

23

I understand that the Utah Department of Corrections is a Public Safety entity that operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. If hired I may be required to work weekends and holidays based on the needs of the department.

24

Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

25

If you answered 'Other' to question #24 above, please list how you heard about this job opening or if you answer 'referred by a current employee', please list the employees full name.

26

Which of the following benefits contributed to your decision to apply with UDC? Please select all that apply :

Required Question