Corrections Officer: Security & Inmate Oversight

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

Job summary

The State of Arkansas Department of Corrections at Hawkins Unit in Wrightsville is seeking a Corrections Officer to maintain security and oversee inmate conduct in the facility, following state and federal laws and agency policy.

Anticipated starting salary is $50,845 with a pay range up to $75,251. This safety-sensitive position is subject to random drug testing and adheres to equal employment opportunity policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Safety sensitive position with drug testing as required by policy.
• Equal employment opportunity policy applies to all applicants.

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/or disturbances.
• Perform security checks of buildings and grounds, including shakedowns and searches of inmates.
• Escort inmates to visitations, court, and work assignments; write incident reports.
• Attend shift briefings to discuss incidents, problems, and weak points in security.

Skills

De-escalation

Security monitoring

Inmate monitoring

Physical fitness

Decision making

Self-defense

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The State of Arkansas Department of Corrections at Hawkins Unit in Wrightsville is seeking a Corrections Officer to maintain security and oversee inmate conduct in the facility, following state and federal laws and agency policy.

Anticipated starting salary is $50,845 with a pay range up to $75,251. This safety-sensitive position is subject to random drug testing and adheres to equal employment opportunity policies.