Minnesota / Corrections Department / Correctional Officer 3

Job-title file

Correctional Officer 3

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

464 employees hold this title in Corrections Department. Median total compensation for the role is $86,514, above the department median of $73,261.

Employees: 464
Total payroll: $39.6M
Role median: $86,514
Agency median: $73,261
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$8,405$136,399+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 464 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Correctional Officer 3 pay vs. Minnesota

Across all employers in Minnesota, the median wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers — about 5,350 people — is $66,040. Corrections Department pays a median base salary of $66,240 for this role, in line with that figure — about the 50th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Corrections Department sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$54,060

$59,630

$66,040

$76,250

$82,380

Corrections Department median · $66,240

The bar is the range of annual wages for Correctional Officers and Jailers across every employer in Minnesota, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Corrections Department’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers — about 380,500 people — is $58,940. Corrections Department’s median base salary is 12% above that national figure, about the 61st percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

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25th

Median

75th

90th

$42,760

$48,640

$58,940

$75,850

$93,220

Corrections Department median · $66,240

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Minnesota range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 2,180 of 2,643 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Corrections Department is $69,017, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare jurisdictions

Correctional Officer beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $69,017 ranks #1 of 2. See Correctional Officer across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$65,477 · 728

Median total compensation for comparable Correctional Officerroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Justin Rewitzer

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$116,467

Sub-department: FRB Lieutenant-WC 2nd Watch-B
Base pay: $92,312
Overtime: $23,879
Other pay: $275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,467
Hire date: 2000-08-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Justin Rewitzer works as a Correctional Officer 3 for Corrections Department within Frb Lieutenant-Wc 2Nd Watch-B. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Justin earned $116,467 in 2025. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Jurbe Wakkias

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$115,504

Sub-department: LL Lieutenant-D
Base pay: $79,950
Overtime: $34,744
Other pay: $810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,504
Hire date: 2011-10-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jurbe Wakkias holds the role of Correctional Officer 3 at Corrections Department within Ll Lieutenant-D. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,504. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Bruce Jaworski

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2024 total comp

$115,476

Sub-department: LL Discipline Unit Supervisor
Base pay: $75,024
Overtime: $39,155
Other pay: $1,297
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,476
Hire date: 1994-12-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bruce Jaworski holds the role of Correctional Officer 3 at Corrections Department within Ll Discipline Unit Supervisor. They have served since 1994 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $115,476. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Michael Kunze

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$115,249

Sub-department: RC Security Lieutenant 4
Base pay: $90,945
Overtime: $24,022
Other pay: $281
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,249
Hire date: 1995-01-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Chisago

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Corrections Department, Michael Kunze serves as a Correctional Officer 3 within Rc Security Lieutenant 4. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,249. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Kevin Reemts

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$115,216

Sub-department: LL Lieutenant-E
Base pay: $92,312
Overtime: $22,114
Other pay: $789
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,216
Hire date: 2004-03-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kevin Reemts works as a Correctional Officer 3 for Corrections Department within Ll Lieutenant-E. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $115,216 in 2025. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

James Idoko

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$113,228

Sub-department: LL Lieutenant-D
Base pay: $89,599
Overtime: $22,540
Other pay: $1,090
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,228
Hire date: 2005-11-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

James Idoko holds the role of Correctional Officer 3 at Corrections Department within Ll Lieutenant-D. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,228. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

Evan Mccolley

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$112,829

Sub-department: FRB Lieutenant - K2
Base pay: $90,386
Overtime: $22,443
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,829
Hire date: 2005-11-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Corrections Department, Evan Mccolley serves as a Correctional Officer 3 within Frb Lieutenant - K2. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,829. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Melissa Casper

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$112,708

Sub-department: FRB Lieutenant - Unit E
Base pay: $92,312
Overtime: $20,300
Other pay: $96
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,708
Hire date: 2000-12-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melissa Casper works as a Correctional Officer 3 for Corrections Department within Frb Lieutenant - Unit E. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. Melissa earned $112,708 in 2025. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Jacob Schwanke

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$112,655

Sub-department: SCL Lieutenant-I
Base pay: $92,297
Overtime: $20,358
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,655
Hire date: 1998-10-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Sherburne

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jacob Schwanke is a Correctional Officer 3 at Corrections Department within Scl Lieutenant-I. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,655. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

Nicholas Kaminski

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$112,631

Sub-department: RC Due Process
Base pay: $91,480
Overtime: $20,164
Other pay: $987
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,631
Hire date: 1999-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Chisago

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Corrections Department, Nicholas Kaminski serves as a Correctional Officer 3 within Rc Due Process. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,631. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Jeffrey Breeden

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$112,211

Sub-department: SHK CIP Supervisors Staff
Base pay: $84,393
Overtime: $24,873
Other pay: $2,945
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,211
Hire date: 2007-07-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Corrections Department, Jeffrey Breeden serves as a Correctional Officer 3 within Shk Cip Supervisors Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,211. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

Ross Breth

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$112,200

Sub-department: SCL Lieutenant-R
Base pay: $92,312
Overtime: $17,795
Other pay: $2,092
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,200
Hire date: 2002-02-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Sherburne

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ross Breth works as a Correctional Officer 3 for Corrections Department within Scl Lieutenant-R. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. Ross earned $112,200 in 2025. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Shawn Harrington

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$112,063

Sub-department: OPH Lieut-Trans/Intake/Master
Base pay: $90,978
Overtime: $20,866
Other pay: $219
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,063
Hire date: 2002-06-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shawn Harrington works as a Correctional Officer 3 for Corrections Department within Oph Lieut-Trans/Intake/Master. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. Shawn earned $112,063 in 2025. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

James Rupe

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$111,537

Sub-department: RW Lieut-Unit Supv-Princeton
Base pay: $71,650
Overtime: $36,452
Other pay: $3,435
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,537
Hire date: 2018-03-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Goodhue

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Corrections Department, James Rupe serves as a Correctional Officer 3 within Rw Lieut-Unit Supv-Princeton. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,537. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Ebediale Okougbo

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$110,864

Sub-department: STW Lieutenant-MSU
Base pay: $85,478
Overtime: $24,093
Other pay: $1,292
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,864
Hire date: 2008-05-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ebediale Okougbo holds the role of Correctional Officer 3 at Corrections Department within Stw Lieutenant-Msu. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,864. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.