Corrections Officer — Secure Facility & Inmate Oversight

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

Job summary

State of Arkansas is seeking a Corrections Officer for the Luxora facility in Mississippi County. The role involves security oversight of inmates, supervision during meals, visits, and work assignments, and ensuring compliance with laws and agency policies. The position is safety sensitive and requires drug testing.

Starting salary is $50,845 with a pay range up to $75,251. Candidates should be prepared for physical duties and escalation of security concerns as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum education is the equivalent of a high school diploma.
• Position is safety sensitive and subject to random drug testing per policy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates and oversee activities in cells, meetings, meals, recreation, visitations and work assignments.
• Maintain perimeter security and monitor for disturbances or escape attempts.
• Perform security checks of buildings and grounds and conduct searches as needed.
• Maintain logs for work release inmates and write incident reports.
• Escort inmates to visits, court, and assignments and participate in shift briefings.

Skills

De-escalation

Security monitoring

Incident reporting

Physical fitness

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Arkansas is seeking a Corrections Officer for the Luxora facility in Mississippi County. The role involves security oversight of inmates, supervision during meals, visits, and work assignments, and ensuring compliance with laws and agency policies. The position is safety sensitive and requires drug testing.

Starting salary is $50,845 with a pay range up to $75,251. Candidates should be prepared for physical duties and escalation of security concerns as part of daily operations.