Correctional Officer Trainee - $28/hr, Full Benefits

Alabama Department of Corrections; Harvest (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsistence Pay

Retirement Plan

Low Cost Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Limestone Correctional Facility in Harvest, Alabama is hiring a Correctional Officer Trainee. This entry-level, full-time role offers a pathway into state law enforcement with a starting pay of $28 per hour and comprehensive benefits.

Trainees will undergo a 10-week training program at the ADOC Training Center in Selma, Alabama, and have opportunities for advancement within the agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• BAT certification or Associate's degree or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Stands watch in halls or towers to control inmate movement.
• Supervises inmate groups on work details; checks in/out inmates.
• Inspects quarters for safety and contraband, searches inmates/visitors.
• Maintains alertness; inspects security equipment and areas.
• Makes regular inmate counts and documents progress/infractions.
• Explains rules and services to inmates; assists with problems and opportunities.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

BAT/ACT WorkKeys

Associate's degree or higher

Education

High school diploma or GED

BAT for Law Enforcement Officers (ACT WorkKeys)

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Limestone Correctional Facility in Harvest, Alabama is hiring a Correctional Officer Trainee. This entry-level, full-time role offers a pathway into state law enforcement with a starting pay of $28 per hour and comprehensive benefits.

Trainees will undergo a 10-week training program at the ADOC Training Center in Selma, Alabama, and have opportunities for advancement within the agency.