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Alabama Department of Corrections

Correctional Security Guard - Limestone

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A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.

$34,478 / year median in Alabama

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

This is a non-contact security position for the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) at Limestone Correctional Facility located in Harvest, Alabama. Salary Information $33,066.80
  • $55,375.20 Annually $17.55
  • $19.36 hourly Starting salary upon initial appointment to the merit system may be based on various factors (e.g., education, experience) Expected hours : 40
  • 45 per week 12-hour shift Morning and evening shifts.
Shifts are not guaranteed and are based on seniority Overtime opportunities Rotating weekends General Overview Come join the State of Alabama's largest law enforcement agency as an entry-level Correctional Security Guard! This position is unarmed with no physical contact with inmates located within assigned prison facilities. You will learn to monitor inmate behavior, manage access points, and conduct scheduled and unscheduled searches of visitors entering correctional facilities. Work is performed under close supervision from a higher-level Correctional Security Guard, Senior or APOSTC Certified Correctional Officer. Responsibilities of a Correctional Security Guard Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed. Assists with monitoring inmate behavior from a confined operational cubicle within halls, dorms, cellblocks, yards, dining facilities and places where inmates are located within the general population of prison facilities, provides clear instructions to inmates. Learns to conduct visitor searches for unauthorized and illegal items and contraband during general population visitation. Learns to complete reports and keep records of inmate work progress, behavior, infractions of rules of conduct, and unusual occurrences in the general population. Communicates with supervisors and provides and receives information regarding inmates under their supervision; promotes rehabilitation. Other duties assigned by facility leadership. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED) certificate 18 years of age or older This is non-APOSTC position
  • passing physical fitness test and firearms certification is not required.
Special Requirements Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen at the time of appointment. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license or state issued identification card from their State of residency. Applicants must successfully complete a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history background check and drug screening. Applicants must have no felony or domestic violence convictions. Benefits Medical and Dental insurance 13 Annual Leave Days 13 Annual Sick Days 21 Military Leave Days 14 Paid Holidays Furnished Uniforms Paid time off Full Retirement