Correctional Officer Trainee - Start at $28/hr + Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Subsistence pay

Job summary

The Alabama Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Officer Trainee at Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, Alabama. This entry-level, full-time position offers a starting wage and a clear path into law enforcement, with responsibilities including monitoring inmate activity and enforcing facility policies.

You will be trained, tested, and prepared for advancement, with comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Age 19 years 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 and checks in/out inmates.
• Inspects quarters for safety and contraband; conducts searches.
• Maintains alertness and reports unusual conditions and disturbances.

Skills

Customer service

Observation

Education

Associate's degree or higher

BAT certification

Job description

The Alabama Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Officer Trainee at Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, Alabama. This entry-level, full-time position offers a starting wage and a clear path into law enforcement, with responsibilities including monitoring inmate activity and enforcing facility policies.

You will be trained, tested, and prepared for advancement, with comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.