Start as a Correctional Officer Trainee - $27/hr + Benefits

docalabama; Union Springs (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alabama Department of Corrections is hiring a Correctional Officer Trainee at Bullock Correctional Facility in Union Springs, AL. Start at $27/hour with full benefits, state retirement, and paid leave.

This entry-level, full-time role involves supervising inmate activity, ensuring safety, and guiding rehabilitation efforts within Alabama prisons. Responsibilities include monitoring inmate movements, reporting incidents, and assisting with personal and vocational opportunities for inmates.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 19 years or older.
• BAT certification or Associate's degree (or higher) accepted during hiring.

Responsibilities

• Stands watch in halls or towers to control inmate movement.
• Supervises inmate groups on work details and assigns tasks.
• Inspects quarters for safety, searches for contraband, and maintains security.
• Maintains alert and reports unusual conditions; checks doors and security equipment.
• Completes reports on inmate progress, infractions, and incidents.
• Explains rules and services to inmates and assists with personal and vocational guidance.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BAT or Associate's degree

Job description

Alabama Department of Corrections is hiring a Correctional Officer Trainee at Bullock Correctional Facility in Union Springs, AL. Start at $27/hour with full benefits, state retirement, and paid leave.

This entry-level, full-time role involves supervising inmate activity, ensuring safety, and guiding rehabilitation efforts within Alabama prisons. Responsibilities include monitoring inmate movements, reporting incidents, and assisting with personal and vocational opportunities for inmates.