Position Number:
County: Jefferson
Posting End Date: 4/23/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $38324.30
Location: Warehouse Pine Bluff
Working Title Truck Driver
Truck Driver and must have Class A CDL. Also ability to drive a standard truck
The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidencebased rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.
All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical usage as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution prohibits Personnel in a SafetySensitive Position from the use of medical even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal card pursuant to this policy and state law.
Position Information
Class Code: T083C
Grade: GS06
FLSA Status: NONEXEMPT
Salary Range: $36155.00 $57668.00
Summary
The Arkansas Department of Correction/Department of Community Correction (ADC/DCC) Correctional Officer I is responsible for maintaining security and overseeing the work of inmates in a correctional facility or observing the behavior of residents and documenting records as required. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Supervises the security and conduct of inmates in cells during group meetings meals bathing at recreation during visitations and on work and other assignments. Maintains perimeter security from tower by watching for escapees and/or disturbances. Maintains security at front gate by logging in visitors to unit. Performs security checks of building and grounds including shakedowns and strip searches of inmates. Maintains log for work release inmates. Writes incident reports and takes disciplinary action on inmates/residents violating rules. Escorts inmates/residents to visitations court and work assignments. Attends shift briefing to discuss incidents problems and weak points in security. Performs other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
Frequent shift work exposure to danger and emergency oncall duty may be required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of department policies and procedures. Knowledge of the characteristics of and response to human behavior. Ability to monitor inmates/residents activities and write reports. Ability to perform security checks of buildings and grounds. Ability to conduct investigations. Ability to exercise selfdefense tactics.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority