Correctional Officer

• This employer is only considering local applicants (45 miles or less). If you plan on moving to the Texarkana area, please apply once you have relocated. Local applicants only.

Basic Qualifications:

1) Must be 18 years of age

2) Must be a H.S. graduate or equivalent (Diploma or Transcript), Valid Driver's License (No ID card will be accepted in lieu of a DL), Birth Certificate and SS card. The documents must be with applicant at time of the interview.

4) Must not have any criminal convictions as a Criminal Background check will be conducted. No arrest.

Duties of the Jailer include:

(a) Supervises inmates in living areas and recreational activities. Supervises inmates and visitors in visitation areas.
(b) Serves as control center officer, coordinates and monitors inmate movements, conduct counts, and provides emergency response.
(c) Serves as mailroom, field tower, medical security, perimeter security, and/or gate officer as required.
(d) Provides security in treatment activities and supervises labor crews in the kitchen and other specialized areas.
(e) Ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates in the event of injury, illness, and emotional trauma.
(f) Prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required.
(g) Initiates disciplinary reports.
(h) Conduct shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team.
(i) Promotes facility cleanliness and reports need for maintenance and/or repairs.
(j) Serves as a member of special teams to respond to disturbances and critical incidents.
(k) Performs other duties as required.

Pertinent Information:

• Pay is $ 41,746.50 plus OT (Three days a month are MANDATORY OT)
• Pay is every other Monday
• Shift schedules are 12 hours: 7am-7pm/7pm-7am and shift assignment will be determined by the Warden.
• Work 2 on,3 off,3 on and 2 off. Off every other Friday-Saturday-Sunday
• Facility is AIR CONDITIONED
• Medium Custody facility
• Uniforms are provided
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance
• Applicants must have information for five non family references to include full name, address and phone number.
• Knowledge of residences over the last ten years or since the age of 17.
• Information for all previous employment over the past ten years or since the age of 17.
• List of all social media sites to include the website URL and username.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,746.50 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid Driver’s license, SS card, Birth Certificate and proof of Education to bring to the interview?

All of these documents are required.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,747