Correctional Officer Trainee: Launch Your Corrections Career

The Bama Companies, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Subsistence pay

Job summary

The Alabama Department of Corrections is hiring Correctional Officer Trainees at Kilby Correctional Facility in Montgomery, AL. The role is full-time with strong starting pay at $28/hr and substantial state benefits, with annual salary information listed as $58,111.20 - $74,296.80 and a $28 - $35.72 hourly range.

Graduates will undergo a 10-week training program at the ADOC Training Center in Selma, Alabama, with responsibilities spanning inmate supervision, safety, compliance, case management,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Stands watch in halls or in 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

19 years of age or older

BAT or Associate's degree

Job description

The Alabama Department of Corrections is hiring Correctional Officer Trainees at Kilby Correctional Facility in Montgomery, AL. The role is full-time with strong starting pay at $28/hr and substantial state benefits, with annual salary information listed as $58,111.20 - $74,296.80 and a $28 - $35.72 hourly range.

Graduates will undergo a 10-week training program at the ADOC Training Center in Selma, Alabama, with responsibilities spanning inmate supervision, safety, compliance, case management,