Live in Another State?
Work in New York.
New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) has lifted the New York residency requirement for the position of Correction Officer. If you live in Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey or Pennsylvania, you can now apply to work at nearby New York facilities without relocating.
*Residency: Effective September 1, 2025, NYS residency is no longer required to accept and continue employment
About NYS DOCCS
The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) is committed to public safety, rehabilitation, and community reintegration. With over 20,000 employees, we oversee the care, custody, and supervision of individuals in correctional facilities and through community-based programs.
Our mission is to prepare individuals for successful reentry while maintaining safety and security in our institutions. As a Correction Officer, you’ll be part of a professional team dedicated to making a lasting impact—both inside and beyond the walls of our facilities.
Correction Officer
*The salary range includes a $5,000 annual geographic pay differential.
Correction Officers are responsible for the custody, safety, and well-being of incarcerated individuals in DOCCS facilities—including correctional centers, work release programs, and drug treatment campuses. They also supervise individuals receiving medical or mental health care outside of these facilities.
Expanded Age 18-21: You must be at least age 18 at the time of appointment. While serving prior to your 21st birthday, you will be supported with enhanced training and mentorship programs. You will also be subject to restrictions regarding (1) obtaining/use of firearms, (2) performance of certain duties, and (3) contact with incarcerated individuals without supervision. These Correction Officers will be classified as non-carry Peace Officers and will be subject to firearms requalification upon their 21st birthday.
Real People. Real Passion. Real Purpose.
Live in Northern New Jersey?
Otisville and Sing Sing Are Within Reach
Drive Time: About 40-60 minutes from Hamburg, NJ & West Milford, NJ
Otisville Correctional Facility – 57 Sanitorium Ave, Otisville, NY | 40 Minutes Drive from Hamburg, NJ
Sing Sing Correctional Facility – 354 Hunter St, Ossining, NY | 60 Minutes Drive from West Milford, NJ
Looking for a stable, rewarding career without relocating? Otisville and Sing Sing are commutable from counties like Bergen, Passaic, Essex, and Hudson — offering great pay, state benefits, and long-term growth in law enforcement and public service.
Live in Connecticut?
Ulster & Dutchess Counties Are Within Reach
Drive Time: About 40-90 minutes from Danbury, CT
Fishkill Correctional Facility – 18 Strack Dr, Beacon, NY | 45 Minutes Drive from Danbury, CT
Green Haven Correctional Facility – 594 Route 216, Stormville, NY | 40 Minutes Drive from Danbury, CT
Ulster Correctional Facility – 750 Berme Rd, Napanoch, NY | 90 Minutes Drive from Danbury, CT
Eastern Correctional Facility – 30 Institution Rd, Napanoch, NY | 90 Minutes Drive from Danbury, CT
Shawangunk Correctional Facility – 200 Quick Rd, Wallkill, NY | 60 Minutes Drive from Danbury, CT
Wallkill Correctional Facility – 50 Mc Kendrick Rd, Wallkill, NY | 60 Minutes Drive from Danbury, CT
Whether you’re close to I-84 or the Taconic Parkway, these Dutchess and Ulster County locations are well within daily driving distance.
Live in Western Massachusetts?
Greene County is Just an Hour Away
Drive Time: About 60 minutes from Pittsfield, MA & Great Barrington, MA
Coxsackie Correctional Facility – 11260 Rte 9W, Coxsackie, NY | 60 Minutes Drive from Pittsfield, MA
Greene Correctional Facility – 165 Plank Rd, Coxsackie, NY | 60 Minutes Drive from Great Barrington, MA
Enjoy a quiet, scenic drive through the Hudson Valley—and come home to Massachusetts every evening.
Live in Northern Pennsylvania?
Chemung County Is Nearby
Drive Time: About 45-80 Minutes
Elmira Correctional Facility – 1879 Davis Street, Elmira, NY | 80 Minutes Drive from Williamsport, PA & 45 Minutes from Mansfield (PA), Towanga (PA), Sayre (PA), etc.
Just over the border, Elmira is an easy commute and offers everything you'd expect from a New York State job: great benefits, training, and a clear path to advancement.
Live in Vermont?
Work in Clinton County or Franklin County
Drive Time: About 85–90 minutes from Burlington, VT & St. Albans City, VT
Clinton Correctional Facility – 1156 Cook St, Dannemora, NY | 90 Minutes Drive from Burlington, VT
Altona Correctional Facility – 555 Devils Den Road, Altona, NY | 90 Minutes Drive from Burlington, VT
Upstate Correctional Facility – 309 Bare Hill Rd, Malone, NY | 90-100 Minutes Drive from St. Albans City, VT
Franklin Correctional Facility – 62 Bare Hill Rd, Malone, NY | 90-100 Minutes Drive from St. Albans City, VT
Bare Hill Correctional Facility – 181 Brand Rd, Malone, NY | 90-100 Minutes Drive from St. Albans City, VT
These facilities are in New York’s scenic North Country. If you’re open to a longer commute—or thinking about relocating down the road—this could be a solid opportunity.
Why NYS DOCCS
