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The mission of the ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is transforming lives, influencing change, strengthening community. Our team members provide many different services to a diverse correctional population of juveniles and adults, such as therapeutic rehabilitation, medical care, physical plant services, education, and a variety of correctional dynamic security, community supervision, and law enforcement jobs responsible for security and management of individuals in the custody of the DOCR.
To find your DOCR calling, view the list of career opportunities below!
To learn more about State Employee Benefits visit our Team ND Benefits page.
To learn more about the boundless opportunities, unparalleled experiences, and incomparable people of ND, visit our Find the Good Life page.
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The DOCR invests in our employees and helps to achieve career goals.
- Health and Well-Being
- Corrections and law enforcement are challenging fields that may not be right for everyone. We value all team members and provide many different resources to assist team members with addiction and recovery, crisis, an employee assistance program which provides free and confidential counseling and additional mental health resources, exercise and physical health, financial hardship, mindfulness, wellness, and trauma and resiliency.
- Training
- The DOCR provides valuable job specific training for team members. Nearly all training and professional development opportunities are provided on-site or virtually.
- Promotional Opportunities
- The DOCR promotes from within for many supervisory and management positions.
- Job Stability
- Corrections is a key component of the criminal justice system, and we are always open 24X7, every day.
- Veterans Welcome!
- The DOCR recognizes the training, skills, discipline, and team-oriented nature of our nation’s veterans. The DOCR awards veterans’ preference in accordance with state and federal law and encourages all veterans to consider a career in corrections.
- Internships Available
- Contact DOCR Human Resources at DOCRInternship@nd.gov for information on internship opportunities.
Other Important Resources for Future DOCR Employees
- DOCR Employee Handbook
- DOCR New Employee Orientation
- New employee orientation is held the first day of employment in Bismarck or Jamestown
- On day one of employment, you must bring the following.
- Federal law mandates that ND DOCR human resources officials view original (not copies of) acceptable documents on the first day of employment in order to verify eligibility to work in the United States. You must bring the required I-9 documents with you on the first day of employment.
- All employees hired by the State of ND shall have wages paid with direct deposit in the financial institution of the employee’s choice. You must bring a voided check or bank verification document for the account number you wish to have your funds deposited into. A deposit slip is not acceptable.
- If you have any questions about these mandatory documents, please contact the DOCR Payroll Office at 701-328-6105.
- Team Member Benefits Summary
- ND Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Online Application System Tips
- Considering a new position on Team DOCR? How does your current positions stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.
DOCR Recruitment Resources
- Rick Peterson, North Dakota State Penitentiary (NDSP)
- Telephone: 701.328.6773
- Email: rapeters@nd.gov
- Cheryl Dewald, James River Correctional Center (JRCC)
- Telephone: 701.253.3928
- Email: cadewald@nd.gov
- Alexis Archambault, NDSP correctional officer, nursing, and dental recruiting; Missouri River Correctional Center (MRCC)
- Telephone: 701.667.1411
- Email: amarchambault@nd.gov
- Brian Miller, Parole and Probation, Transitional Planning Services, and Administrative Services
- Telephone: 701.934.1467
- Email: brianlmiller@nd.gov
- Dan Weising, Division of Juvenile Services (DJS), Youth Correctional Center (YCC), and Heart River Correctional Center (HRCC)
- Telephone: 701.328.3963
- Email: dweising@nd.gov
- Travis Engelhardt, DOCR Leadership, Rough Rider Industries
- Telephone: 701.328.6102
- Email: tlengelhardt@nd.gov
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