CDOC Correctional Officer I - Ark Valley Correctional Facility

About the role

The Correctional Officer I (CO I) position at Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility (AVCF) maintains the safety and security of the facility. This role supports the CDOC Mission, Vision and Values with integrity and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with inmates in a locked facility
• Monitor and control access to the facility and restricted areas
• Man an armed post (requires annual firearms certification)
• Monitor facility perimeter, detain unidentified pedestrians and/or vehicles
• Operate a variety of mechanical doors, security devices, equipment and alarms
• Control movement of inmates throughout the daily schedule
• Escort and transport inmates in authorized state vehicles
• Monitor visiting areas
• Conduct formal, informal and emergency counts
• Cross check and maintain movement logs
• Conduct searches for contraband (includes canine, metal detector, pat, perimeter, strip and vehicle searches)
• Inspect facility and cells to maintain health, safety and sanitation standards
• Inspect inmate mail and property
• Utilize proper protocols when responding to emergency situations, such as fights, medical emergencies, fires and escapes
• Follow established tool and key control, ensure proper storage and documentation
• Attend roll call
• Document incidents utilizing established reporting practices
• Communicate pertinent information to coworkers and supervisors

Requirements

• High School Diploma or a GED certificate
• Strong work ethic, accountability, integrity and dependability
• Sound judgment, reasoning and decision making skills
• Self control, strong sense of ability to work in stressful situations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively cooperate with other staff members and inspire teamwork
• Excellent customer service and attention to detail
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to visually observe and audibly hear in order to observe changes, inappropriate activity, hazards or potential security breeches and verbally communicate pertinent information
• Ability to visually observe and monitor inmate whereabouts and maintain an accurate count in assigned areas
• Ability to verbally communicate clearly and willingness to do so respectfully
• Knowledge of criminal justice systems regarding treatment of inmates and/or incarcerated individuals, which includes state statutes, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA); and department Administrative Regulations, policy, standards and guidelines
• Ability to perform intermediate computer keyboarding skills and communicate via computer based email
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Willingness and ability to respectfully communicate with inmate families and the public
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with inmates through daily monitoring in a variety of situations
• Ability to control, direct and instruct inmates individually and in groups
• Willingness to respectfully work with a diverse population
• Ability to remain alert and observant throughout shift
• Ability to conduct searches (canine, general area, metal detector, pat, perimeter, strip or vehicle)
• Ability to detect attributes of objects such as size, shape and texture during searches and to manipulate security equipment
• Ability to safely operate and monitor ingress and egress mechanical doors
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
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• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
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• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
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• Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
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