Correctional Officer Trainee - Fountain

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ADOC is hiring Correctional Officer Trainees at Fountain CF in Atmore. Earn $27.94/hour, receive full benefits, and step into a career of purpose. Begin your journey with ADOC today.

$58,111‑$74,296 Annually
$27.94‑$35.72 Hourly
PLUS earn up to 27% in salary increases during the first 18 months of employment!

The Correctional Officer Trainee is an entry‑level, full‑time position with the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC). Employees serve a critical role in the overall success of the ADOC by performing correctional work in state prisons by overseeing the custody, rehabilitation, and reentry of inmates. Correctional officers participate in the custody, transport, detention, treatment, and rehabilitation of adult inmates in correctional institutions following ADOC administrative regulations and job‑specific training.

Correctional officers must be alert, decisive, demonstrate good judgment, and serve the citizens of the State of Alabama with honor and integrity.

• Stand watch in halls or in wall towers to control movement of inmates.
• Supervise groups of inmates on work details in kitchens, shops, laundries, recreation areas; instruct inmates performing semi‑skilled and unskilled manual assignments; check inmates in and out of the institution.
• Inspect quarters for safety and sanitary conditions and for presence of contraband; search inmates and visitors for contraband.
• Maintain constant alert and report unusual conditions and disturbances; inspect doors, fences, and other security equipment.
• Make regular and unscheduled inmate counts and constant checks on those supervised.
• Complete reports and keep records of work progress, behavior of inmates, infractions of rules of conduct, and unusual occurrences.
• Drive transfer vehicle and inspect and keep screens and other safety equipment in perfect condition.
• Explain to inmates rules, procedures, and services available at correctional institutions; assist inmates regarding personal problems, educational and vocational opportunities, and work assignments through day‑to‑day contacts.
• Observe inmate behavior and adjustment to a correctional environment; submit evaluation reports.
• Instruct inmates in personal hygiene, discipline, and proper etiquette.

• Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate (copy will be required during hiring process).
• Applicants must be 19 years of age or older.
• Applicants must provide one of the following during the hiring process:
• Valid certification of having passed the Basic Ability Test (BAT) for Law Enforcement Officers (also called ACT Work Keys).
  
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• Proof of possession of an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university (copy of diploma and/or transcript will be required during hiring process).

NOTE: Applicants previously certified by APOSTC are not required to take the BAT, provided they have been active within the last ten (10) years.

• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen at the time of appointment.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver license from their State of residency.
• Applicants must meet APOSTC requirements, designated agency training, and other specialized training during the probationary period. Includes the successful completion of a 10‑week training program at the ADOC Training Center located in Selma, Alabama.
• Applicants must participate in a Pre‑Employment Physical Assessment. Specific details of assessment can be accessed on the ADOC website.
• Applicants must successfully complete a background investigation which includes a fingerprint‑based criminal history background check and drug screening. Applicants with a felony and/or domestic violence conviction are not eligible for employment.
• If an applicant is a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, their discharge must be under honorable conditions.
• Applicants are subject to assignment anywhere within the State.

• $12/day physically worked (estimated to be a $2,500‑$3,000 annual benefit)

• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (employer/employee based)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Programs

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health (Single/Family Coverage)
• Optional Dental (Single/Family Coverage)
• Optional Health and Supplemental Insurance Coverage
• Optional Cancer Policy
• Discounted Vision Care Program
• Flexible Benefits Program (pre‑tax dollars for qualified Medical Expense and Dependent Care)

• 12 Holidays per year
• 1 Personal leave day per year or Mardi Gras Holiday (Baldwin and Mobile counties only)
• 13 Sick days per year (accrued time off)
• 13 to 29 Annual leave days per year (accrued time off)
• 168 Hours of military leave per year