Employment

Human Resources

24 Wolcott Hill Road
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Phone: 860-692-6800
Fax: 860-692-6864
The Connecticut Department of Correction seeks to employ career-oriented men and women. We offer opportunities in professional and personal growth that are difficult to match in either the public or private sector. A career in the Connecticut Department of Correction offers unparalleled opportunities for men and women who have the ability to work well with people and meet the challenge of a fast growing and demanding environment. We need resourceful, dedicated people at all levels to help us meet the corrections challenge.

If you are employed by the Connecticut Department of Correction you will enjoy the full range of benefits available to employees of the State of Connecticut. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer liberal retirement and medical benefits, and most Department employees are eligible for 12 paid vacation days, 12 holidays, 15 paid sick days, and 3 paid personal days per year. Tuition reimbursement is also available.

All positions require no felony convictions and proof of high school diploma or any other educational requirements. Veterans should provide a copy of DD214 long form. A drug test is required prior to employment.  All hazardous duty positions require new employees to attend a 10-week training course. 

Employment Opportunities

NEW! Correction Officer Physical Abilities Test (COPAT)

State of Connecticut Current Employment Opportunities.

Employment Information

Information for job seekers

How to Apply for the Correction Officer Job Opening

Information for current employees

Exit Interview Questionnaire

Separation Notice

Connecticut Department of Correction is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Letter from COPAT Team, December 2, 2020

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Dear Candidate,

You are being notified that via this email that the COPAT (Correction Officer Physical Agility Test) appointments scheduled DECEMBER 4–31, 2020 are being postponed until a future date in 2021 to be determined. We are doing this out of an abundance of caution for the safety and health of our staff and applicants. This only pertains to SCHEDULED appointments taking place DECEMBER 4–31, 2020.

We hope the current pandemic surge will subside sooner rather than later and we can continue with the COPAT. Once we have confirmed dates and times to reschedule your COPAT appointment, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL.

It's important that you keep your email current in the Online Employment Center on your master application so you can be contacted for this purpose. Remember to check your spam/junk mail folder.

PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO RETEST APPOINTMENTS OR REBOOKING MISSED APPOINTMENTS!!!

Thank you and stay healthy and stay safe.

COPAT Team
Human Resources
Correction Officer Recruitment Unit