Corrections Officer: Security & Inmate Oversight (CDL Required)

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

Job summary

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Corrections Officer at Benton Work Release to maintain security and supervise inmates, ensuring safe operations and compliance with agency policies.

Responsibilities include monitoring inmate activity, conducting security checks, and documenting incidents, with shifts that require alertness and teamwork. A CDL is required and the role is designated safety sensitive.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CDL is required for this position.
• Safety Sensitive position with random drug testing policy.

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.
• 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

De-escalation

Security monitoring

Incident reporting

Physical fitness

Quick decision-making

Self-defense

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Corrections Officer at Benton Work Release to maintain security and supervise inmates, ensuring safe operations and compliance with agency policies.

Responsibilities include monitoring inmate activity, conducting security checks, and documenting incidents, with shifts that require alertness and teamwork. A CDL is required and the role is designated safety sensitive.