DC Calls Public Safety Professionals Department of Corrections
About DOC DOC correctional officers do essential work that often goes unseen and is always critical.
DOC operates Washington D.C.’s correctional facilities, and its officers are responsible for the safety, security, and humane treatment of individuals in custody. DOC provides transformative opportunities for treatment and rehabilitation to prepare individuals for successful reentry into the community. DOC is among a select group of correctional agencies recognized for operational excellence and inmate programming. If you want a career that is demanding, purposeful, and part of something larger than any single shift, DOC is calling.
Eligibility Requirements
To become a DC correctional officer, you need:
Career Growth
DOC offers a clear path upward for officers who show commitment and professionalism. Advancement to sergeant, lieutenant, and captain is available through competitive promotions based on performance and/or examination. Specialized roles in case management, reentry services, training, educational programming, and facility operations allow officers to grow beyond custody work.
Benefits
Salary
DOC offers a competitive starting salary with regular step increases based on years of service.
PENSION
DOC employees receive the DC 401(a) Defined Contribution Pension Plan, which includes an automatic 5.5% employer contribution after one year of continuous service. These contributions fully vest after five years of continuous service, and employees can supplement their savings through a voluntary 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. More details are available on the DC Department of Corrections website.
Health Benefits
DOC employees receive comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
Answer the call and learn more today.
Why DC Matters: Voices from the Field Hear from the DC Department of Corrections
“I grew up in DC – these are my streets, my neighbors, and my community and people know that when they see me. That authenticity matters more than anything I could say. That’s why I show up on time every day, ready to face the task of holding two things at once: authority and compassion. That balance is not something you learn once. You practice it every single day.”
