Corrections Officer: Public Safety & Security

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

Job summary

The State of Arkansas Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Officer at Grimes Unit in Newport to maintain security and supervise inmate conduct. This safety-sensitive role is subject to random drug testing, with starting salary $50,845 and a range to $75,251.

Key duties include supervising inmate behavior, securing the perimeter, conducting searches, writing incident reports, escorting inmates to visits and court, and attending shift briefings. Minimum qualification: high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience substitutions allowed for education requirements are noted in policy.

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.

Skills

De-escalation

Security monitoring

Inmate supervision

Incident reporting

Physical fitness

Decision making

Self-defense

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The State of Arkansas Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Officer at Grimes Unit in Newport to maintain security and supervise inmate conduct. This safety-sensitive role is subject to random drug testing, with starting salary $50,845 and a range to $75,251.

Key duties include supervising inmate behavior, securing the perimeter, conducting searches, writing incident reports, escorting inmates to visits and court, and attending shift briefings. Minimum qualification: high school diploma.