Corrections Officer

Overview

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Location: Omega - Malvern

Mission: The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.

Safety and Drug Policy: All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing. Medical marijuana usage, as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution, prohibits personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from use of medical marijuana even if they are a qualifying patient or hold a registry identification card. Department personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.

Position Information

Position Number:

County: Hot Spring

Posting End Date: 12/31/2025

Anticipated Starting Salary: $50,845.00

Location: Omega - Malvern

• Job Series: Corrections Officers - Career-path
• Classification: Corrections Officer
• Class Code: SCO
  05P
• Pay Grade: LES
  02
• Salary Range: $50,845 - $75,251

The Corrections Officer is responsible for maintaining security and overseeing the work and behavior of inmates in a correctional facility. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

• Supervise the security and conduct of inmates in cells, during group meetings, meals, recreation, visitations, and work assignments.
• Maintain perimeter security by monitoring the facility for escapees and/or disturbances.
• Perform security checks of buildings and grounds, including shakedowns and searches of inmates.
• Maintain logs for work release inmates and write incident reports.
• Escort inmates to visitations, court, and work assignments.
• Attend shift briefings to discuss incidents, problems, and weak points in security.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to manage and de-escalate high-tension situations calmly and effectively.
• Proficient in monitoring behaviors and identifying potential security risks.
• Monitor inmate activities and write detailed reports.
• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, including emergency responses.
• Quick and sound decision-making in high-stress or emergency situations.
• Exercise self-defense tactics when necessary.

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.

N/A. 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.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.