Corrections Officer - Security & Inmate Oversight

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

Job summary

The State of Arkansas Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Officer to oversee inmate security and behavior at White River Corrections Center in Batesville. The role emphasizes maintaining order, conducting security checks, and documenting incidents.

Responsibilities include supervising inmates in all activities, escorting to visits, court, and work sites, and participating in shift briefings. This is a safety-sensitive position with drug-testing requirements and the posted starting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to manage high-tension situations calmly and effectively.
• Ability to write detailed incident reports.

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.

Skills

De-escalation

Situational awareness

Report writing

Decision making

Self-defense

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The State of Arkansas Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Officer to oversee inmate security and behavior at White River Corrections Center in Batesville. The role emphasizes maintaining order, conducting security checks, and documenting incidents.

Responsibilities include supervising inmates in all activities, escorting to visits, court, and work sites, and participating in shift briefings. This is a safety-sensitive position with drug-testing requirements and the posted starting