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Leaders in Correctional Recruitment

The ONLY end-to-end, direct-hire agency dedicated to nationwide recruitment for Correction Officers, Detention Officers, Senior Leadership, Deputy Sheriffs, and more.

Nationwide Recruitment with Clarity, Connection, and Commitment

At Whalls Group, we do more than just recruitment - we build real connections and help you get hires that last. Through effective recruiting methods, direct conversations and virtual meetings, we ensure candidates fully understand your facility, including its strengths and challenges. We recruit for:

 

  • Correction Officers

  • Detention Officers

  • Senior Leadership

  • Deputy Sheriffs

  • Police Officers

  • Dispatch Staff

  • Court Security

  • Wardens

  • Superintendents

  • Chief of Corrections

  • …and more!

 

From remote areas to major cities, our goal is to help you stay fully staffed by supporting your team when and where it’s needed.

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Nationwide, more than 11,000 secure facilities across the U.S. are understaffed. We're solving the crisis with you.

Why Whalls Group is the #1 Choice for Corrections Officer, Detention Officer, and Law Enforcement Recruitment

Cost Savings

Our methods help reduce time-to-hire, saving you the cost of overtime, vacancies, HR costs, potential law suits, ineffective marketing-only approaches, and more.

Custom Solutions

Every client gets a personalized approach to our recruitment process, working with the unique needs of the facility and current team.

Beyond Marketing

Flashy websites and social media alone won't get you enough longterm, qualified hires. That's why it's only the first step in our process and not the primary focus.

Rapid Deployment

Our streamlined vetting process reduces time-to-hire, getting you the staff you need faster than normal and still with highly qualified candidates.

People-Oriented

Applicants convert to hires when the approach goes beyond tech, which is why our team is highly involved at every step, meeting candidates directly.

RPO Expertise

We specialize in "Recruitment Process Outsourcing" Optimization, allowing your team to focus on their most critical tasks while we handle the rest.

Range of Clients

No matter the number of job openings, state-specific needs, or team needs, we have the nationwide reach and experience to meet you right where you're at.

GSA Approved

We're an approved vendor with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), highlighting our expertise and excellence with government entities.

Let's elevate your hiring strategy and get you fully staffed.

• Large State DOC • Large Counties • Metropolitan • Rural Facilities • Juvenile Facilities • Federally Contracted • And More

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Case Studies

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Recruitment Tips & Industry News

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Current Openings & Job Inquiries

Meet us there and learn more about how to optimize your hiring strategy.

2026 Event Tour 

Event Name
Location
Start Date
End Date
National Sheriffs Association Winter Conference
Washington, D.C.
01/30/2026
02/02/2026
ACA Winter Conference
Long Beach, CA
02/05/2026
02/08/2026
Correctional Leaders Association Southern
Oklahoma City, OK
03/28/2026
04/01/2026
North America Association of Wardens & Superintendents Annual Conference
Daytona Beach, FL
03/29/2026
04/02/2026
National Correctional Industries Association (NCIA)
Jacksonville, FL
04/13/2026
04/16/2026
45th Annual American Jail Assoc. Conference & Expo
Milwaukee, WI
05/16/2026
05/20/2026
Correctional Leaders Association Midwest
Wisconsin Dells, WI
05/27/2026
05/30/2026
National Sheriffs Association Annual Conference
Omaha, NE
06/06/2026
06/10/2026
Correctional Leaders Association CLA on the Hill
Washington D.C.
06/22/2026
06/25/2026
Correctional Leaders Association Western
Cle Elum, WA
07/13/2026
07/16/2026
Correctional Leaders Association Summer Conference
Pittsburg, PA
07/29/2026
08/02/2026
Correctional Leaders Association Northeast
Bar Harbor, ME
09/08/2026
09/11/2026

"Partnering with Whalls Group for our staffing needs has been a game-changer for our correctional facility. Their ability to consistently provide highly qualified and reliable candidates has significantly improved our operations. Whalls Group understands the unique challenges of the corrections environment, and their solutions are always perfectly aligned with our needs. Their professionalism and dedication to excellence have made them an indispensable part of our ongoing success."

- Satisfied Client

Ready to quit wasting money on vacancies and overtime? We've got you.

Trusted, Vetted, Connected,

and focused on delivering proven recruitment solutions to our nation’s leading companies and facilities

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1-800-929-6511
95 Argonaut, Suite 270
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

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