Corrections Officer: Protect, De-Escalate & Monitor Security

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

Job summary

The State of Arkansas Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Officer to maintain security and oversee inmate behavior at White River Corrections Center - Batesville. This role involves enforcing facility rules and safeguarding staff and inmates, with duties across cells, meals, and work assignments.

Requirements include the formal education equivalent of a high school diploma. Position is safety-sensitive with potential for rapid incident reporting and de-escalation of high-tension

Qualifications

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.
• Safety sensitive position subject to random drug testing.
• Equal employment opportunity statement applies to all applicants.

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.
• 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.

Skills

De-escalation

Security monitoring

Inmate supervision

Incident reporting

Physical fitness

Decision making under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The State of Arkansas Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Officer to maintain security and oversee inmate behavior at White River Corrections Center - Batesville. This role involves enforcing facility rules and safeguarding staff and inmates, with duties across cells, meals, and work assignments.

Requirements include the formal education equivalent of a high school diploma. Position is safety-sensitive with potential for rapid incident reporting and de-escalation of high-tension