CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment; Batesville (AR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Corrections in Batesville is looking for a Corrections Officer to maintain security and oversee inmate behavior in a correctional facility. The role entails supervising inmates during cells, meals, recreation, and work assignments, and ensuring safety across shifts at WRCC in Batesville.

The position requires de-escalation skills, physical fitness, and adherence to state and federal laws and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to de-escalate high-tension situations calmly and effectively.
• Capable of performing physically demanding tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmate security and conduct during cells, meetings, meals, recreation, visitation, and work.
• Maintain perimeter security and monitor for disturbances or escape attempts.
• Perform security checks and searches of inmates and facilities.
• Maintain logs for work release inmates and write incident reports.
• Escort inmates to visitations, court, and work assignments.
• Attend shift briefings to discuss incidents and security weaknesses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

De-escalation

Security monitoring

Report writing

Physical fitness

Decision making

Self-defense

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Anticipated Starting Salary: $50,845.00

Salary Range: $50,845 - $75,251

Location: White River Corrections Center - Batesville

Batesville - WRCC, AR, US, 72501

Nearest Major Market: Jonesboro

Mission

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.

Safety & Eligibility

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 - Career-path

Classification: Corrections Officer

Class Code: SCO05P

Pay Grade: LES02

Posting End Date: 12/31/2026

Job Title

CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Job Summary

The Corrections Officer is responsible for maintaining security and overseeing the work and behavior of inmates in a correctional facility. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise the security and conduct of inmates in cells, during group meetings, meals, recreation, visitations, and work assignments.
• Maintain perimeter security by monitoring the facility for escapees and/or disturbances.
• Perform security checks of buildings and grounds, including shakedowns and searches of inmates.
• Maintain logs for work release inmates and write incident reports.
• Escort inmates to visitations, court, and work assignments.
• Attend shift briefings to discuss incidents, problems, and weak points in security.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to manage and de-escalate high-tension situations calmly and effectively.
• Proficient in monitoring behaviors and identifying potential security risks.
• Monitor inmate activities and write detailed reports.
• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, including emergency responses.
• Quick and sound decision-making in high-stress or emergency’s.
• Exercise self-defense tactics when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.

Licensure/Certifications

• N/A

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.