Correctional Officer Trainee - St. Clair

Responsibilities

• Stands watch in halls or in wall towers to control movement of inmates.
• Supervises groups of inmates on work details in kitchens, shops, laundries, recreation areas; instructs inmates performing semi-skilled and unskilled manual assignments; checks inmates in and out of the institution.
• Inspects quarters for safety and sanitary conditions and for presence of contraband, searches inmates and visitors for contraband.
• Maintains constant alert and reports unusual conditions and disturbances; inspects doors, fences, and other security equipment.
• Makes regular and unscheduled inmate counts and constant checks on those supervised.
• Completes reports and keeps records of work progress, behavior of inmates, infractions of rules of conduct, and unusual occurrences.
• Drives transfer vehicle and inspects and keeps screens and other safety equipment in perfect condition.
• Explains to inmates rules, procedures, and services available at correctional institutions; assists inmates regarding personal problems, educational and vocational opportunities, and work assignments through day-to-day contacts.
• Observes inmate behavior and adjustment to a correctional environment; submits evaluation reports.
• Instructs inmates in personal hygiene, discipline, and proper etiquette.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate (copy will be required during hiring process).
• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• 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 WorkKeys).
• 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).

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen at the time of appointment.
• Valid driver license from their State of residency.
• 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.
• Pass a Pre-Employment Physical Assessment.
• Pass 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.
• Subject to assignment anywhere within the State.

Benefits

• Subsistence Pay- $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.