Correctional Officer Trainee — $27/hr + Benefits

docalabama; Brent (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsistence pay

Retirement

Low cost health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) seeks a Correctional Officer Trainee at Bibb Correctional Facility in Brent, AL. This entry-level, full-time position supports custody, rehabilitation and reentry efforts while ensuring safety and security across the state's prisons.

You will complete a 10-week training program, meet BAT or degree requirements, and serve with state benefits. Starting pay is $27 per hour, or about $55,375–$70,718 per year, with potential to earn up to ~30% more within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 19 years of age or older.
• BAT certification OR Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Stands watch in halls or wall towers to control movement of inmates.
• Supervises groups of inmates on work details in kitchens, shops, laundries, recreation areas; instructs inmates performing semi-skilled and unskilled manual assignments; checks inmates in and out of the institution.
• Inspects quarters for safety and sanitary conditions and for presence of contraband, searches inmates and visitors for contraband.
• Maintains constant alert and reports unusual conditions and disturbances; inspects doors, fences, and other security equipment.
• Makes regular and unscheduled inmate counts and constant checks on those supervised.
• Completes reports and keeps records of work progress, behavior of inmates, infractions of rules of conduct, and unusual occurrences.
• Drives transfer vehicle and inspects and keeps screens and other safety equipment in perfect condition.
• Explains to inmates rules, procedures, and services available at correctional institutions; assists inmates regarding personal problems, educational and vocational opportunities, and work assignments through day-to-day contacts.
• Observes inmate behavior and adjustment to a correctional environment; submits evaluation reports.
• Instructs inmates in personal hygiene, discipline, and proper etiquette.

Job description

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) seeks a Correctional Officer Trainee at Bibb Correctional Facility in Brent, AL. This entry-level, full-time position supports custody, rehabilitation and reentry efforts while ensuring safety and security across the state's prisons.

You will complete a 10-week training program, meet BAT or degree requirements, and serve with state benefits. Starting pay is $27 per hour, or about $55,375–$70,718 per year, with potential to earn up to ~30% more within