Corrections Officer Trainee — Growth & Full Benefits

The Bama Companies, Inc.; Deatsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Alabama Department of Corrections is hiring Correctional Officer Trainees at Elmore Correctional Facility in Elmore, Alabama. Start at $27/hour with full benefits and growth opportunities.

The position is entry-level and full-time, with responsibilities that include overseeing inmate custody, rehabilitation, and reentry while maintaining safety and security in a state prison. A BAT or college degree is required, and opportunities for advancement exist within the ADOC.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be 19 years of age or older
• BAT or Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university required

Responsibilities

• Stands watch in halls or wall towers to control movement of inmates
• Supervises groups of inmates on work details in kitchens, shops, laundries, recreation areas; instructs inmates performing semi-skilled and unskilled manual assignments; checks inmates in and out of the institution
• Inspects quarters for safety and sanitary conditions and for presence of contraband; searches inmates and visitors for contraband
• Maintains constant alert and reports unusual conditions and disturbances; inspects doors, fences, and other security equipment
• Makes regular and unscheduled inmate counts and constant checks on those supervised
• Completes reports and keeps records of work progress, behavior of inmates, infractions of rules of conduct, and unusual occurrences
• Drives transfer vehicle and inspects and keeps screens and other safety equipment in perfect condition
• Explains to inmates rules, procedures, and services available at correctional institutions; assists inmates regarding personal problems, educational and vocational opportunities, and work assignments through day-to-day contacts
• Observes inmate behavior and adjustment to a correctional environment; submits evaluation reports
• Instructs inmates in personal hygiene, discipline, and proper etiquette

Job description

The Alabama Department of Corrections is hiring Correctional Officer Trainees at Elmore Correctional Facility in Elmore, Alabama. Start at $27/hour with full benefits and growth opportunities.

The position is entry-level and full-time, with responsibilities that include overseeing inmate custody, rehabilitation, and reentry while maintaining safety and security in a state prison. A BAT or college degree is required, and opportunities for advancement exist within the ADOC.