Position Number:
County: Jefferson
Posting End Date: 9/23/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $74443.00
Location: Randall L. Williams Unit - Pine Bluff
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.
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 marijuana usage as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana 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 marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.
Position Information
Job Series: Corrections Officers - Competitive
Classification: Corrections Captain
Class Code: SCO01C
Pay Grade: LES06
Salary Range: $74443 - $110175
Job Summary
The Corrections Captain oversees the security operations and management of correctional facilities. This role supervises correctional staff ensures compliance with policies and procedures and maintains a safe and secure environment for staff and inmates.
Primary Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate the activities of correctional officers and other staff to ensure the safety and security of the implement and enforce policies and procedures to maintain order and discipline within the regular inspections and audits of the facility to identify and address security risks and non-compliance to emergencies and incidents providing leadership and direction to staff during critical the training and professional development of correctional staff ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and and maintain accurate reports and records related to inmate behavior incidents and disciplinary with other law enforcement agencies community organizations and stakeholders to enhance public safety and rehabilitation investigations into inmate grievances staff misconduct and security breaches implementing corrective actions as and manage the daily operations of the facility including inmate movement housing assignments and program meetings and briefings to discuss security issues operational updates and policy changes.
Knowledge and Skills
Extensive knowledge of correctional facility operations security systems and inmate management -depth understanding of state and federal laws governing corrections as well as the policies and procedures of the Arkansas Department of with crisis management and emergency response protocols in a correctional of inmate rehabilitation programs education initiatives and vocational training as they relate to offender leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and guide staff in a high-stress communication skills both oral and written with the ability to effectively communicate with staff inmates and external to analyze complex situations and make informed decisions quickly and efficiently especially in emergency to maintain control and security within a correctional facility ensuring adherence to regulations and to work under pressure particularly during crises and make sound decisions that prioritize the safety of staff and to manage multiple tasks and priorities ensuring that operational needs are met while maintaining high standards of security and order.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma plus four years of experience in correctional security or law enforcement including three years in a supervisory capacity.
Licensure/Certifications
Valid Arkansas drivers 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.
Position Number: County: JeffersonPosting End Date: 9/23/2025Anticipated Starting Salary: $74443.00Location: Randall L. Williams Unit - Pine BluffThe mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and ev...
Position Number:
County: Jefferson
Posting End Date: 9/23/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $74443.00
Location: Randall L. Williams Unit - Pine Bluff
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.
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 marijuana usage as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana 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 marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.
Position Information
Job Series: Corrections Officers - Competitive
Classification: Corrections Captain
Class Code: SCO01C
Pay Grade: LES06
Salary Range: $74443 - $110175
Job Summary
The Corrections Captain oversees the security operations and management of correctional facilities. This role supervises correctional staff ensures compliance with policies and procedures and maintains a safe and secure environment for staff and inmates.
Primary Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate the activities of correctional officers and other staff to ensure the safety and security of the implement and enforce policies and procedures to maintain order and discipline within the regular inspections and audits of the facility to identify and address security risks and non-compliance to emergencies and incidents providing leadership and direction to staff during critical the training and professional development of correctional staff ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and and maintain accurate reports and records related to inmate behavior incidents and disciplinary with other law enforcement agencies community organizations and stakeholders to enhance public safety and rehabilitation investigations into inmate grievances staff misconduct and security breaches implementing corrective actions as and manage the daily operations of the facility including inmate movement housing assignments and program meetings and briefings to discuss security issues operational updates and policy changes.
Knowledge and Skills
Extensive knowledge of correctional facility operations security systems and inmate management -depth understanding of state and federal laws governing corrections as well as the policies and procedures of the Arkansas Department of with crisis management and emergency response protocols in a correctional of inmate rehabilitation programs education initiatives and vocational training as they relate to offender leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and guide staff in a high-stress communication skills both oral and written with the ability to effectively communicate with staff inmates and external to analyze complex situations and make informed decisions quickly and efficiently especially in emergency to maintain control and security within a correctional facility ensuring adherence to regulations and to work under pressure particularly during crises and make sound decisions that prioritize the safety of staff and to manage multiple tasks and priorities ensuring that operational needs are met while maintaining high standards of security and order.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma plus four years of experience in correctional security or law enforcement including three years in a supervisory capacity.
Licensure/Certifications
Valid Arkansas drivers 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.
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Monthly Salary:
$ 74443 - 110175
Posted on:
23-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
