CORRECTIONS OFFICER

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

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Officer to maintain security and oversee inmate conduct at the Southwest Arkansas Community Corrections Center in Texarkana.

This safety-sensitive role requires supervising inmate activities, performing security checks, maintaining logs, escorting inmates to visits and court, and reporting incidents in accordance with state and federal laws. Starting salary is around $50,845 with a maximum of $75,251.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in security or law enforcement is a plus.
• Ability to manage high-tension situations calmly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmate security and conduct during cells, meals, recreation, and visits.
• Maintain perimeter security and monitor for disturbances or escapes.
• Perform security checks of buildings and grounds, including searches and shakedowns.
• Maintain logs for inmate activities and write incident reports.
• Escort inmates to visits, court, and work assignments.
• Attend shift briefings and communicate security issues.

Skills

De-escalation

Security monitoring

Incident reporting

Decision making

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Anticipated Starting Salary: $50,845.00

Location: Southwest Arkansas Community Corrections Center - Texarkana

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 - Career-path

Classification: Corrections Officer

Class Code: SCO05P

Pay Grade: LES02

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

Position Number: 22083315

County: Miller

Posting End Date: 12/31/2026

Nearest Major Market: Texarkana

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 OTHER 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.