Corrections Officer: Security & Inmate Oversight

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

Job summary

The Corrections Officer position at the State of Arkansas is responsible for maintaining security and overseeing the work and behavior of inmates in a correctional facility. This role requires adherence to state and federal laws and agency policy.

Preferred qualifications include Microsoft Excel experience and good communication skills. All positions are safety sensitive and subject to drug testing as per policy.

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.

Skills

Microsoft Excel experience

Good communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Corrections Officer position at the State of Arkansas is responsible for maintaining security and overseeing the work and behavior of inmates in a correctional facility. This role requires adherence to state and federal laws and agency policy.

Preferred qualifications include Microsoft Excel experience and good communication skills. All positions are safety sensitive and subject to drug testing as per policy.