Corrections Officer: Secure Facilities & De-escalate Situations

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

Job summary

The State of Arkansas Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Officer at East Arkansas Regional Unit in Brickeys. You will help maintain facility security and supervise inmate activities, in accordance with state and federal laws and agency policy.

Responsibilities include monitoring inmate behavior, conducting security checks, escorting inmates, and participating in shift briefings. A high school diploma is required; this is a safety-sensitive position with random drug testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

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

Job description

The State of Arkansas Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Officer at East Arkansas Regional Unit in Brickeys. You will help maintain facility security and supervise inmate activities, in accordance with state and federal laws and agency policy.

Responsibilities include monitoring inmate behavior, conducting security checks, escorting inmates, and participating in shift briefings. A high school diploma is required; this is a safety-sensitive position with random drug testing.