CORRECTIONS MAJOR

State of Arkansas; Arkansas; On-site; USD 82,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Major for statewide duties. The role oversees staff and facility operations, ensuring safety, security, and compliance with laws while guiding strategic policy implementation and offender management.

The position demands leadership, solid supervisory experience, and the ability to manage budgets and rehabilitative programs. This is a statewide, safety-sensitive role with a comprehensive salary range and strong public safety mission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of experience in correctional security or law enforcement, including four years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee correctional staff, including captains, lieutenants, sergeants and officers.
• Develop staffing schedules, training programs, and performance evaluations.
• Engage in recruiting, training, and retention strategies for correctional staff.
• Ensure efficient operations, security, inmate management, and safety standards.
• Monitor safety protocols and emergency procedures; ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Oversee budgets and resource utilization; support rehabilitation and education programs.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Staff development

Policy implementation

Operational oversight

Recruiting & retention

Budget oversight

Emergency response

Job description

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Position Number: 22125047
County: Statewide
Posting End Date: 10/7/2026
Anticipated Starting Salary: $81,887.10

This is a statewide recruitment for a FIELD MAJOR position.

FIELD Positions require completion of an eighty-hour basic horsemanship course at a satisfactory level within six (6) months of hire.

The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.

All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical marijuana usage, as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution, prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.

Position Information

Job Series: Corrections Officers - Competitive

Classification: Corrections Major

Class Code: SCO04C

Pay Grade: LES07

Salary Range: $81,887 - $121,193

Job Summary

The Corrections Major is a senior-level law enforcement position within the Arkansas Department of Corrections. The role involves overseeing correctional facility operations and supervising a team of staff to ensure the safety, security, and effective management of offenders. The Corrections Major is responsible for strategic planning, implementation of policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws governing the correctional system. The individual in this role will be a key figure in the administration of a correctional institution, playing a significant role in maintaining order, supporting rehabilitative efforts, and managing operational and personnel challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

Directly oversee correctional staff, including captains, lieutenants, sergeants, and officers within a specific facility or area of operations.Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to subordinate staff to ensure effective performance, discipline, and morale.Develop and implement staffing schedules, training programs, and performance evaluations for all personnel under supervision.Actively engage in recruiting, training, and retention strategies for correctional staff.Ensure that all operations within the correctional facility are running efficiently, including security measures, inmate management, and maintenance of safety standards.Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety protocols, security systems, and emergency procedures to prevent and address any incidents or disturbances.Ensure that all state and federal laws, policies, and regulations governing corrections are followed within the facility.Develop, review, and enforce correctional facility policies and procedures, and ensure they are up-to-date and align with best practices.Oversee facility budgets, ensuring the efficient use of resources and adherence to budgetary constraintsEnsure that offender rehabilitation and educational programs are in place and functioning, aiming to reduce recidivism and support the successful reintegration of offenders into society.Serve as a liaison between the correctional facility and the Arkansas Department of Corrections' leadership.

Knowledge and Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of correctional facility operations, including safety and security protocols.Deep understanding of Arkansas Department of Corrections policies, state and federal criminal justice regulations, and inmate management techniques.Knowledge of crisis management, emergency response, and incident command systems within a correctional environment.Familiarity with correctional rehabilitation programs, vocational training, and offender reentry initiatives.Excellent leadership skills with the ability to supervise, mentor, and motivate a diverse team of correctional professionals.Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with staff, inmates, and external stakeholders.Ability to analyze complex situations, make critical decisions under pressure, and implement effective solutions.Ability to maintain discipline, order, and security in a correctional facility while ensuring fairness and adherence to legal and ethical standards.Ability to manage and resolve conflicts among staff and inmates effectively and professionally.Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma, plus five years of experience in correctional security or law enforcement, including four years in a supervisory capacity.

Licensure/Certifications

N/AOTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.