DOC CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arkansas is seeking a DOC Correctional Officer I in Little Rock. This role involves maintaining security, overseeing inmate activities, and ensuring compliance with policies. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and strong monitoring skills.

Qualifications

• Responsible for maintaining security and overseeing inmates.
• Must monitor behavior and document records.

Responsibilities

• Supervises security and conduct of inmates.
• Performs security checks and maintains logs.
• Writes incident reports and enforces discipline.

Skills

Knowledge of department policies

Understanding of human behavior

Ability to monitor activities

Ability to write reports

Ability to perform security checks

Ability to conduct investigations

Ability to exercise self-defense tactics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155.00

Location: Central AR Community Corrections - Little Rock

The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.

All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical marijuana usage, as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution, prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana even if they are qualifying patients under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.

Position Information

• Class Code: T083C
• Position Number: 22085501
• County: Pulaski
• Posting End Date: 5/21/2025

Summary

The Arkansas Department of Correction/Department of Community Correction (ADC/DCC) Correctional Officer I is responsible for maintaining security, overseeing the work of inmates, observing behavior, and documenting records as required. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

• Supervises the security and conduct of inmates in various settings.
• Maintains perimeter security and logs visitors.
• Performs security checks, including shakedowns and strip searches.
• Maintains logs for work release inmates.
• Writes incident reports and enforces discipline.
• Escorts inmates to visitations, court, and work assignments.
• Attends shift briefings and performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Understanding of human behavior and response.
• Ability to monitor activities and write reports.
• Ability to perform security checks and conduct investigations.
• Ability to exercise self-defense tactics.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements may be reviewed and approved by the Office of Personnel Management. Other education or experience may substitute for basic requirements upon approval.

Licenses

None required.

The State of Arkansas is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, regardless of protected characteristics.