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Your Career in Corrections at Maine Correctional Center

The Maine Correctional Center is a medium/minimum security facility and houses both male and female prisoners. Established by an act of the Legislature on April 4, 1919 an appropriation of $45,000 was made to purchase land and buildings. The Maine Correctional Center employs individuals in a wide variety of positions: clerical workers, teachers, corrections officers, vocational instructors, mental health workers and professional support positions. We are committed to hiring and retaining well-qualified employees. If you are looking for a career in an extraordinary place in an exciting town the Maine Correctional Center is the place for you.

Where We're Located
The Maine Correctional Center is located in Windham, Maine, a town of approximately 15,000 people. Windham is approximately 5 miles from Portland, Maine’s largest city, and within minutes of some of Maine’s finest ocean front beaches as well as some of the finest fishing, hunting and skiing in the northeast United States.

We're Committed to Diversity!
The Maine Correctional Center is committed to a work environment where all employees feel valued, safe, and free from illegal harassment. It's our highest priority to make sure that all potential employees have equal access to opportunities for employment, assignments, and promotion. All new employees participate in diversity training other training aimed at reducing violence in the workplace and home.

Training
We'll make sure you have the training and skills you need to do your job effectively and professionally. All new staff attend a facility orientation and receive 80 hours of training that will help you be a successful employee. Corrections officers attend a five week classroom training academy followed by five intensive weeks of field training on aspects of correctional work.

Comprehensive Benefits Package
The State of Maine has a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Employee benefits are negotiated with various collective bargaining units and the Maine Bureau of Employee Relations administers many of the employee benefits. For an overview of the benefits provided to MCC employees:  BENEFIT INFORMATION

Current Openings:

The Maine Correctional Center is currently accepting applications for the positions of:

Correctional Officers, the starting pay is $13.92 per hour plus weekend and shift differentials.

We are are not currently hiring for this position.

Questions?
Should you have any questions concerning employment at the Maine Correctional Center or want us to send you an application for job package, contact us: Job Information