Corrections Officer - Career Path: Security & Safety

State of Arkansas; Malvern (AR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arkansas in Omega SSC - Malvern seeks a Corrections Officer to maintain security, supervise inmates, and ensure compliance with laws and policies. The role involves monitoring inmate behavior, conducting searches, and documenting incidents as part of daily operations in a correctional facility.

Responsibilities include escorting inmates, performing security checks, and participating in shift briefings to address security weaknesses.

Qualifications

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.
• Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series.

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 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.

Education

High School Diploma

Strong de-escalation skills

Security monitoring

Incident reporting

Decision making under stress

Job description

State of Arkansas in Omega SSC - Malvern seeks a Corrections Officer to maintain security, supervise inmates, and ensure compliance with laws and policies. The role involves monitoring inmate behavior, conducting searches, and documenting incidents as part of daily operations in a correctional facility.

Responsibilities include escorting inmates, performing security checks, and participating in shift briefings to address security weaknesses.