DOC CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I

Arkansas.gov; Luxora (AR); On-site; USD 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Correctional Officer I in a vital role focused on maintaining security and overseeing inmate activities. This position involves supervising inmates in a correctional facility, ensuring safety during various assignments, and documenting behaviors as required. With responsibilities that include performing security checks, writing reports, and maintaining perimeter security, you will play a crucial role in upholding public safety. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within the community while working in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; additional experience may substitute basic requirements.
• Knowledge of security procedures and human behavior is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmate security and conduct during various activities.
• Perform security checks and write incident reports as needed.
• Maintain perimeter security and monitor inmate behavior.

Skills

Knowledge of department policies and procedures

Knowledge of human behavior

Ability to monitor inmate activities

Ability to perform security checks

Ability to conduct investigations

Ability to exercise self-defense tactics

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Number: 22124932
County: Mississippi
Posting End Date: 3/27/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $38,324.30
Location: Mississippi County Work Release - Luxora

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 patient 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

Grade: GS06

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $57,668.00

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

Functions

1. Supervises the security and conduct of inmates in cells, during group meetings, meals, bathing, at recreation, during visitations, and on work and other assignments.
2. Maintains perimeter security from tower by watching for escapees and/or disturbances.
3. Maintains security at front gate by logging in visitors to unit.
4. Performs security checks of building and grounds including shakedowns and strip searches of inmates.
5. Maintains log for work release inmates.
6. Writes incident reports and takes disciplinary action on inmates/residents violating rules.
7. Escorts inmates/residents to visitations, court, and work assignments.
8. Attends shift briefing to discuss incidents, problems, and weak points in security.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions
Frequent shift work, exposure to danger, and emergency on-call duty may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
2. Knowledge of the characteristics of and response to human behavior.
3. Ability to monitor inmates/residents activities and write reports.
4. Ability to perform security checks of buildings and grounds.
5. Ability to conduct investigations.
6. Ability to exercise self-defense tactics.

Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses
None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.