DOC CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I

$36,155 - $57,668/Yr

State of Arkansas - Osceola, AR

Full-time - Entry Level

Osceola, AR

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the characteristics of and response to human behavior.
• Ability to monitor inmates/residents activities and write reports.
• Ability to perform security checks of buildings and grounds.
• Ability to conduct investigations.
• Ability to exercise self-defense tactics.

Benefits

• Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155.00
• Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $57,668.00