Correctional Officer Trainee - Start a Rewarding State Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Subsistence pay

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Alabama Department of Corrections at Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore, Alabama is hiring Correctional Officer Trainees. Earn $58,111 - $74,296 annually ($28 - $35.72 hourly) with full benefits and a path into a meaningful career in public safety.

This entry-level, full-time role involves custody, safety, and rehabilitation of inmates, with training at the ADOC Training Center in Selma and opportunities for advancement within the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required (copy during hiring).
• Must be 19 years or older at the time of hire.
• BAT or Associate's degree/certificate required (copy of diploma/transcript).

Responsibilities

• Stand watch and control inmate movement in halls and towers.
• Supervise inmate work details and enforce rules.
• Inspect quarters for safety and contraband; report incidents.
• Maintain records and reports on inmate behavior and activities.
• Explain rules and available services to inmates; assist with personal and educational needs.
• Observe inmate behavior and prepare evaluation reports.

Skills

Alertness and decisiveness

Good judgment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BAT Certification or Associate's Degree

Job description

The Alabama Department of Corrections at Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore, Alabama is hiring Correctional Officer Trainees. Earn $58,111 - $74,296 annually ($28 - $35.72 hourly) with full benefits and a path into a meaningful career in public safety.

This entry-level, full-time role involves custody, safety, and rehabilitation of inmates, with training at the ADOC Training Center in Selma and opportunities for advancement within the department.