Municipal Jail Corrections Officer Trainee

Montgomerypersonnel; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance

Paid annual and sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement Systems of Alabama participation

Job summary

A local governmental agency is seeking a Municipal Jail Corrections Officer in Montgomery, Alabama. This role involves the custody and rehabilitation of adult inmates, including patrolling, processing, and enforcing regulations. Candidates must be 19 years or older and have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Successful applicants will complete a two-week training and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age.
• Graduation from an approved high school or G.E.D. certificate is required.
• No record of conviction or serious traffic violations.

Responsibilities

• Provide custody and rehabilitation of adult inmates.
• Complete the two-week Jail Management course.
• Patrol cell blocks and enforce department rules.

Skills

Age requirement

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations.

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason the classification exists is to provide the safe custody, detention, treatment, and rehabilitation of adult inmates in the Municipal Jail. Trainees must complete the two-week Jail Management course within the six-month probationary period. During that time, employees are assigned to work with a training officer. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, which includes completion of the Jail Management course, the Trainee will attain permanent status and be appointed to the Municipal Jail Corrections Officer (MJCO) classification. Major work functions of the class are: patrolling cell blocks, securing and delivering items to inmates; observing and directing inmates in work assignments; processing inmates; and enforcing department rules and regulations. Work is performed in accordance with established department and state standards and guidelines under the general supervision of a Municipal Jail Corrections Sergeant.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 19 years of age.

Graduation from an approved high school, or a G.E.D. certificate is required.

Applicants must have graduated and received a regular or advanced high school diploma as approved or recognized by the Alabama State Department of Education (see Alabama Administrative Code Rule 290-3-1-02).

Correspondence or mail order high school diplomas or certificates are not acceptable.

NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

• Must be of good moral character and have no record of conviction or a misdemeanor or felony involving violence, force, or moral turpitude, or serious traffic violations.
• Applicants will be fingerprinted prior to consideration for appointment.
• Must have and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license as needed to drive city vehicles when transporting inmates.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must submit to a medical examination following an offer of employment.
• Employment with the City of Montgomery is conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test.

Kind of Examination

Applicants are being accepted to fill existing vacancies and any other vacancies that may occur in the future. Applicants who appear for processing as scheduled by the Montgomery City-County Personnel Department will be placed on the eligible list. The Montgomery Police Department will administer drug and psychological screening procedures, and collect background information. Applicants who do not meet the Montgomery Police Department's requirements for employment may be removed from the eligible list at the request of the Montgomery Police Department.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Additional Information

• BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama retirement program.
• DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).
• BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks).
• EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.
• REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at [phone].
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