Corrections Officer: Secure Facility & De-Escalate

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

Job summary

State of Arkansas is seeking a Corrections Officer at Central Arkansas Community Corrections Center in Little Rock. The role focuses on maintaining security and overseeing inmate conduct in a high-security environment.

The position requires a high school diploma and the ability to stay calm under pressure, write detailed reports, and perform physically demanding tasks. It is a safety-sensitive role with drug testing and equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and de-escalate high-tension situations calmly and effectively.
• Proficient in monitoring behaviors and identifying potential security risks.
• Experience writing incident reports and logs.
• Capable of performing physically demanding tasks.
• Clear, quick decision-making in high-stress situations.
• Knowledge of self-defense tactics when necessary.

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 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 and security weaknesses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

De-escalation

Security monitoring

Report writing

Decision making

Physical fitness

Self-defense

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Arkansas is seeking a Corrections Officer at Central Arkansas Community Corrections Center in Little Rock. The role focuses on maintaining security and overseeing inmate conduct in a high-security environment.

The position requires a high school diploma and the ability to stay calm under pressure, write detailed reports, and perform physically demanding tasks. It is a safety-sensitive role with drug testing and equal employment opportunities.