Corrections Officer (MCSO)

City of Santa Fe Springs; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobile County is seeking a Corrections Officer to provide for the care and security of inmates in a jail setting. Applicants must pass an examination, and eligible candidates will be emailed further details.

The minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED and preferably police or corrections experience. A valid driver's license and a physical agility test are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the GED, and preferably some police or corrections related experience or training; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
• Must be at least 19 years of age and must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Mobile County Sheriff's Department requires successful completion of a physical agility test administered by the Sheriff's Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the care and security of inmates confined within a correctional facility or jail.
• Applicants must pass an examination; details regarding the examination will be emailed to candidates who meet the requirements set out below.
• For details, please see Class Specifications | CORRECTIONS OFFICER | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)

Job description

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

General Information

This is public safety work that involves providing for the care and security of inmates confined within a correctional facility or jail.

JurisdictionYearly RateMobile County$48,091 - $76,882

Applicants must pass an examination in order to qualify for this position. Details regarding the examination will be emailed to candidates who meet the requirements set out below.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and preferably some police or corrections related experience or training; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirements

Must be at least 19 years of age and must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Mobile County Sheriff's Department requires successful completion of a physical agility test administered by the Sheriff's Department.

Description

For details, please see Class Specifications | CORRECTIONS OFFICER | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.

Benefits

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs