Corrections Officer; MCSO

Corrections Officer

This is public safety work that involves providing for the care and security of inmates confined within a correctional facility or jail.

Jurisdiction
- Yearly Rate

Mobile County - $48,091 - $76,882

Applicants must pass an examination in order to qualify for this position. Details regarding the examination will be emailed to candidates who meet the requirements set out below.

Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and preferably some police or corrections related experience or training; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Special Requirements Must be at least 19 years of age and must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Mobile County Sheriff's Department requires successful completion of a physical agility test administered by the Sheriff's Department.

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Paper notifications are not available; therefore, "email" should be selected. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind.

If needed, computers are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL. Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday
- Friday, except for holidays.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at .

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers