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Now Hiring:
Correctional Officers

Caring Today for a Safe and Healthy Tomorrow.

Now Hiring
Hospital Police Officers

How to Apply

We have a simple 3 step process to apply for a position with the Department of State Hospitals as a Police Officer.
Step 1: Get a CalCareers Account
You need to create a CalCareers account so that we can guide you through the rest of the process. Once you have a account created you can move on to step 2.
GET A CalCareers ACCOUNT
Step 2: Register and Take the Exam
Now that you have created a CalCareers account, It's time to register for the exam. Registration only takes a few minutes. The Exam is 100% online.
EXAM REGISTRATION
Step 3: Apply
Once you have registered for the exam we will guide you through the rest of the process via email. Make sure that you check your junk mail. Future notifications will come from recruit@dsh.ca.gov. After you pass, we will send you an email to choose your location.
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PAY AND BENEFITS
$9,000
SIGNING & RETENTION BONUS
RETENTION BONUS IS $1,500 PER YEAR DISTRIBUTED OVER FIVE YEARS
11
PAID HOLIDAYS 
PER YEAR
PAID
PARENTAL
LEAVE
PAID SICK
AND
VACATION LEAVE
EMPLOYEE
WELLNESS
PROGRAMS
NO-COST
BASIC
LIFE INSURANCE
FLEX
SPENDING
ACCOUNT
LOW-COST
MEDICAL
INSURANCE
STUDENT LOAN
FORGIVENESS
PROGRAM
PAID
TRAINING

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Minimum Qualifications
18+ years old, U.S. citizen, high school diploma or GED, no felony convictions after the age of 18, successfully pass a background investigation and a physical assessment.
Do You Have What It Takes?
‍The Department is looking for candidates who want to make a positive impact! Working with Idaho's incarcerated population, correctional officers carry out the day-to-day operations of correctional institutions and have a tremendous opportunity to make a difference in an incarcerated individual's life. Begin an exciting and rewarding career with an organization that truly makes a difference transforming the lives one person, one family, and one community at a time.
Our Mission
The mission of the Idaho Department of Correction is to create a model correctional system that provides equitable access to programming and opportunities that reflect a community experience, foster connections, and restore victims of crime.  
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