Correctional Officer

Job Description of Correctional Officers:
Correctional Officers are responsible for maintaining security, observing behavior, overseeing work, and documenting records of inmates/residents in a correctional/residential facility. Salary is $44,459.00/yearly.
 
Duties & Responsibilities of Correctional Officers:

• Supervises the security and conduct of inmates/residents in cells, during group meetings, meals, bathing, at recreation, during visitations, while working 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 buildings and grounds, including shakedowns and strip searches of inmates/residents.
• Maintains a log for work release, status, and movement of inmates/residents.
• Writes incident reports and takes disciplinary action on rule violations of inmates/residents.
• Escorts inmates/residents to visitation, court, and work assignments.
• Attends shift briefing to discuss incidents, problems, and security issues.
• May operate communications equipment by receiving/transmitting messages, logging incoming/outgoing calls, and contacting requested parties. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications of Correctional Officers:

• All hiring decisions are contingent on the selectee passing background check and drug screening. 
• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma. 
• Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license.  
• 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. 

About the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area

The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Centers specialize in recruiting and placing skilled professionals in a variety of industries on behalf of employers in Central Arkansas. We help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses.

CAPDD/Arkansas Workforce Center is an “equal opportunity employer/program,” and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.” Arkansas Relay Service: 1-800-285-1121 (Voice) 1-800-285-1131 (TDD) or TDD 711.