Position Number: 22077685
County: Independence
Posting End Date: 7/17/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $50,845.00
Grade: LES02
Location: White River Corrections Center - Batesville
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Position Information
Job Series: Corrections Officers - Career-path
Classification: Corrections Officer
Class Code: SCO05P
Pay Grade: LES02
Salary Range: $50,845 - $75,251
Job Summary
The Corrections Officer is responsible for maintaining security and overseeing the work and behavior of inmates in a correctional facility. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Primary Responsibilities
Supervise the security and conduct of inmates in cells, during group meetings, meals, recreation, visitations, and work assignments.
Maintain perimeter security by monitoring the facility for escapees and/or disturbances.
Perform security checks of buildings and grounds, including shakedowns and searches of inmates.
Maintain logs for work release inmates and write incident reports.
Escort inmates to visitations, court, and work assignments.
Attend shift briefings to discuss incidents, problems, and weak points in security.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Ability to manage and de-escalate high-tension situations calmly and effectively.
Proficient in monitoring behaviors and identifying potential security risks.
Monitor inmate activities and write detailed reports.
Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, including emergency responses.
Quick and sound decision-making in high-stress or emergency’s.
Exercise self-defense tactics when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.
Licensure/Certifications
N/A
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.
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