Corrections Officer

Eufaulaalabama; Eufaula (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Eufaula Alabama is hiring a Jail Security Officer to protect inmates, staff, and visitors and to maintain order within the city jail.

Responsibilities include patrolling the facility, processing inmates, transporting to medical or court appointments, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures while maintaining safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of inmate security principles.
• Knowledge of city and departmental policies and applicable federal and state laws.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in ensuring the safety and security of inmates in the city jail.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and security of jail inmates, staff, and visitors.
• Patrols jail to ensure security and maintain order.
• Provides food and medication to inmates.
• Conducts inmate identification procedures; fingerprints and photographs inmates.
• Collects and updates inmate property inventory.
• Escorts inmates for visitations, pre-trial meetings, bond meetings, and release.
• Prepares and reviews various documents for accuracy.
• Seeks medical assistance for inmates as needed.
• Serves on special work details or special units as assigned.
• Transports inmates to medical, court, and other meetings.
• Releases individuals upon receipt of discharge notices.
• Dispenses personal and cleaning equipment.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Prioritizing and organizing work

Oral and written communication

Computers and software familiarity

Tools

General software programs

Job description

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Major Duties

• Ensures the safety and security of jail inmates, staff, and visitors.
• Patrols jail to ensure security and maintain order.
• Provides food and medication to inmates.
• Conducts inmate identification procedures; fingerprints and photographs inmates.
• Collects and updates inmate property inventory.
• Escorts inmates for visitations, pre-trial meetings, bond meetings, and release.
• Prepares and reviews various documents for accuracy.
• Seeks medical assistance for inmates as needed.
• Serves on special work details or special units as assigned.
• Transports inmates to medical, court, and other meetings.
• Releases individuals upon receipt of discharge notices.
• Dispenses personal and cleaning equipment.
• Performs related duties.

Special Requirements

• Knowledge of inmate security principles.
• Knowledge of city and departmental policies and procedures and relevant federal and state laws.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in ensuring the safety and security of inmates in the city jail.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

The work consists of related duties in the provision of jail security. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position.The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety and security of jail staff, visitors, and inmates. Successful performance contributes to the safety and security of inmates.The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and utilizes the sense of smell.The work is typically performed at jail facilities. The employee may be exposed to contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Job ID PD/13 Category Available Positions Status Open Salary Starting Salary: $14.41 - $21.71 per hour, depending on experience. Posted September 16, 2026 7:10 PM Closing Open Until Filled