What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Canine Assistant Handler position at Alabama Department of Corrections?
Pay Range: $45,556.80 - $76,166.40
Note: Location pay differentials available for medium (5%) and maximum (10%) security prisons.
Location: Various locations across the state.
Benefits: Insurance, Annual leave, Sick leave, Paid holidays, State of Alabama RSA Retirement
The ADOC Canine Division is currently seeking applicants for Corrections Canine Assistant Handler. These positions are located throughout the state and provide a competitive salary range for qualified applicants.
The Corrections Canine Assistant Handler is a full-time position within the Canine Division of the Alabama Department of Corrections. This position consists of specialized work assisting in the training, caring for and handling of dogs used to track and apprehend escaped prisoners or detect drugs. Applicants must apply directly to the State Personnel Department and meet the requirements below:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Eighteen (18) months of experience as a police officer or correctional officer in a law enforcement, regulatory, or correctional setting.
- Incumbents must be certified by the Alabama Peace Officer's Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) in order to obtain permanent status in this classification.
* Refer to the attached State Personnel Job Announcement for other requirements and notes.
Applications must be submitted to the State of Alabama Personnel Department. Apply online at Job Opportunities - SPD - State of Alabama Personnel Department.
Also, please submit your application, resume and direct any questions to recruiting@doc.alabama.gov
Salary : $45,557 - $76,166
