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Correctional Officers and Jailers in Montana

Correctional officers and jailers guard inmates in prisons, jails, and other correctional facilities. They monitor prisoner behavior, enforce institutional rules, and maintain security according to established procedures In Montana the median pay is $49,180 a year, 17% below the national median of $58,940.

$49,180median pay in Montana, per year
$46,910–$57,220middle half earn
1,430employed in Montana
$58,940U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Montana

1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Montana or remote
1employer hiring
1posted in the last 7 days

Openings in Montana and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionCoordinationPersuasion

Knowledge areas

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O*NET-SOC 33-3012.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Montana, annual.