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Mobile Civil Service
Corrections Officer (MCSO)
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What they do
A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
$49,304 / year median in Alabama
+4% projected growth
Job Description
This is public safety work that involves providing for the care and security of inmates confined within a correctional facility or jail. Jurisdiction Yearly Rate Mobile County $48,091 - $76,882 Applicants must pass an examination in order to qualify for this position. Details regarding the examination will be emailed to candidates who meet the requirements set out below.
Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and preferably some police or corrections related experience or training; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Special Requirements Must be at least 19 years of age and must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Mobile County Sheriff's Department requires successful completion of a physical agility test administered by the Sheriff's Department. For details, please see Class Specifications |
Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and preferably some police or corrections related experience or training; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Special Requirements Must be at least 19 years of age and must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Mobile County Sheriff's Department requires successful completion of a physical agility test administered by the Sheriff's Department. For details, please see Class Specifications |