New York City / Department of Correction / Correction Officer

Job-title file

Correction Officer

Supervise and maintain custody of incarcerated individuals, enforce facility rules, and keep the facility secure.

8,007 employees hold this title in Department of Correction. Median total compensation for the role is $137,946, above the department median of $128,286.

Employees: 8,007
Total payroll: $910.8M
Role median: $137,946
Agency median: $128,286
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$50,646$260,682+

How total compensation varies among the 8,007 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 145

Erik Ward

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$8,259

Base pay: $8,066
Overtime: $140
Other pay: $53
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,259
Hire date: 2008-08-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Erik Ward is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. 2025 total compensation came to $8,259.

Selvin Stultz

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$8,250

Base pay: $8,066
Overtime: $152
Other pay: $32
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,250
Hire date: 2004-03-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Selvin Stultz is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). 2025 total compensation came to $8,250.

Shitanzania Staley

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$8,236

Base pay: $6,457
Overtime: $1,699
Other pay: $80
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,236
Hire date: 2016-12-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: -16

At Department of Correction, Shitanzania Staley serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,236.

Priscilla Castillo

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$8,215

Base pay: $8,182
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,215
Hire date: 2012-04-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: BRONX
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Priscilla Castillo serves as a Correction Officer based in Bronx. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,215.

Jose Lopez

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$8,205

Base pay: $6,475
Overtime: $1,675
Other pay: $56
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,205
Hire date: 2016-06-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: BRONX

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Jose Lopez serves as a Correction Officer based in Bronx. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $8,205.

Jason Flanders

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$8,156

Base pay: $5,697
Overtime: $2,010
Other pay: $449
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,156
Hire date: 2013-09-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Jason Flanders holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $8,156.

Raymond Ortiz

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$8,129

Base pay: $4,943
Overtime: $3,052
Other pay: $133
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,129
Hire date: 2016-06-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Raymond Ortiz serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,129.

Jorel Ward

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$8,103

Base pay: $8,074
Overtime: $376
Other pay: -$347
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,103
Hire date: 2009-08-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Jorel Ward is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $8,103.

Brian Sokolowski

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$8,074

Base pay: $8,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,074
Hire date: 2014-10-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Brian Sokolowski holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,074.

Shurvon Mcpherson

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$8,066

Base pay: $5,945
Overtime: $2,012
Other pay: $109
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,066
Hire date: 2014-10-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Shurvon Mcpherson works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). Shurvon earned $8,066 in 2025.

Daniel Leites

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$8,059

Base pay: $7,600
Overtime: $179
Other pay: $280
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,059
Hire date: 2012-04-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Daniel Leites is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $8,059.

Felix Mejia Tavarez

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$8,030

Base pay: $7,609
Overtime: $152
Other pay: $269
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,030
Hire date: 2024-12-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $52,804
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 4
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 303.32

Felix Mejia Tavarez works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Felix earned $8,030 in 2025.

Shao Huang

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$8,004

Base pay: $7,391
Overtime: $542
Other pay: $72
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,004
Hire date: 2007-04-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Shao Huang is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). 2025 total compensation came to $8,004.

Franklin Brown

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,995

Base pay: $4,653
Overtime: $1,110
Other pay: $2,231
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,995
Hire date: 2013-05-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Franklin Brown is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $7,995.

Giselle Reyes

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,990

Base pay: $7,882
Overtime: -$29
Other pay: $138
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,990
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: BRONX

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $101,590
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: -13.25
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Giselle Reyes is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Bronx. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). 2025 total compensation came to $7,990.

Maurice Morgridge

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,981

Base pay: $7,647
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $334
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,981
Hire date: 2016-06-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Maurice Morgridge works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. Maurice earned $7,981 in 2025.

Francine James

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,965

Base pay: $7,587
Overtime: $293
Other pay: $84
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,965
Hire date: 2004-03-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: BRONX

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Francine James serves as a Correction Officer based in Bronx. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,965.

Deana Mckeller

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,960

Base pay: $5,408
Overtime: $3,113
Other pay: -$561
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,960
Hire date: 2021-09-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $57,613
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Deana Mckeller works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Deana earned $7,960 in 2025.

Melissa Blount

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,952

Base pay: $4,779
Overtime: $2,087
Other pay: $1,085
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,952
Hire date: 2021-09-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,665
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Melissa Blount holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $7,952.

Carlos Quintana Jr

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,900

Base pay: $5,986
Overtime: $1,425
Other pay: $490
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,900
Hire date: 2005-06-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: BRONX

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Carlos Quintana Jr serves as a Correction Officer based in Bronx. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $7,900.

Lashah Gray

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,855

Base pay: $5,984
Overtime: $1,786
Other pay: $84
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,855
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Lashah Gray works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Lashah earned $7,855 in 2025.

Reniece Palmer

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,834

Base pay: $7,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,834
Hire date: 2016-06-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Reniece Palmer is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). 2025 total compensation came to $7,834.

Arvin Mariano

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,820

Base pay: $7,433
Overtime: $219
Other pay: $168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,820
Hire date: 2013-09-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Arvin Mariano holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,820.

Cornelius Morrison

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,782

Base pay: $5,636
Overtime: $1,926
Other pay: $220
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,782
Hire date: 2016-12-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Cornelius Morrison works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. Cornelius earned $7,782 in 2025.

Michael CarterMay be multiple

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,760

Hire date: 2016-12-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $48,371
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Payroll for Michael Carter (Correction Officer, Department of Correction) may cover more than one person; together they account for $7,760 in 2025.

Justin Wallace

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,757

Base pay: $5,815
Overtime: $1,689
Other pay: $252
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,757
Hire date: 2016-12-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Justin Wallace works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Justin earned $7,757 in 2025.

Santiago Venegas

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,747

Base pay: $7,717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $31
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,747
Hire date: 2014-05-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Santiago Venegas is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). 2025 total compensation came to $7,747.

La Verna Beaulieu

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,738

Base pay: $5,041
Overtime: $2,444
Other pay: $252
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,738
Hire date: 2005-06-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: BRONX
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

La Verna Beaulieu is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Bronx. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). 2025 total compensation came to $7,738.

Shirlett Elliston

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,699

Base pay: $7,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,699
Hire date: 2006-11-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Shirlett Elliston works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Shirlett earned $7,699 in 2025.

Stephen Adekunle

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,698

Base pay: $5,508
Overtime: $2,015
Other pay: $176
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,698
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Stephen Adekunle works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. Stephen earned $7,698 in 2025.

Vingenzo Schibeci

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,686

Base pay: $7,821
Overtime: $19
Other pay: -$154
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,686
Hire date: 2012-09-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Vingenzo Schibeci holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $7,686.

Harry Flores

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,654

Base pay: $7,368
Overtime: $15
Other pay: $271
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,654
Hire date: 2008-02-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Harry Flores holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,654.

Smerlin Montero

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,603

Base pay: $8,019
Overtime: $311
Other pay: -$727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,603
Hire date: 2012-09-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Smerlin Montero is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years. 2025 total compensation came to $7,603.

Geraldine Guevara

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,590

Base pay: $5,737
Overtime: $1,830
Other pay: $23
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,590
Hire date: 2005-11-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Geraldine Guevara holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $7,590.

Don Arnoux

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,564

Base pay: $5,221
Overtime: $2,128
Other pay: $215
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,564
Hire date: 2015-08-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Don Arnoux is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). 2025 total compensation came to $7,564.

Thomas Genero

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,563

Base pay: $5,041
Overtime: $2,317
Other pay: $205
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,563
Hire date: 1997-02-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Thomas Genero holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,563.

Marion Fisher-Cassidy

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,551

Base pay: $2,474
Overtime: $2,285
Other pay: $2,792
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,551
Hire date: 2008-11-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,065
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Marion Fisher-Cassidy is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $7,551.

Aysha Williams

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,531

Base pay: $7,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,531
Hire date: 2015-08-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Aysha Williams holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,531.

Janet Goggin

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,512

Base pay: $5,786
Overtime: $1,703
Other pay: $24
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,512
Hire date: 2006-06-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Janet Goggin holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,512.

Nour Mahieldeina

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$7,508

Base pay: $7,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,508
Hire date: 2024-07-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $52,804
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 297.15

Nour Mahieldeina works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Nour earned $7,508 in 2025.