Corrections Officer

Name of Person to Contact: Danyelle Hinton

Name of Company/Business: Personnel Board of Jefferson County

Employer Phone: (205) 279-3540

Employer Email: hintond@pbjcal.org

Company Address: 2121 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd, Suite 100, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, United States

Job Description: Corrections Officers work within a city/county jail and are responsible for maintaining the security and safety of detained inmates and jail personnel. Employees in this job class have a variety of responsibilities within a jail, including booking detainees into jail, overseeing the release or transfer of inmates, overseeing and monitoring jail visitations, overseeing release and return of inmates on work detail/work release, overseeing and directing inmates involved with housekeeping activities etc. Individuals are responsible for enforcing jail rules and regulations provide for the needs, health, and safety of inmates and jail personnel. Work is performed under constant supervision of Corrections Supervisor in strict compliance to specific policies and procedures.
Salary range for City of Birmingham $43,347 - $67,246
Salaries for other departments may vary from higher to lower starting pay.

Salary / Hourly Wage: $43347

Other Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: IF YOU APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REAPPLY.

• Driver's License.

• Never been convicted of a felony.

• Never been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude or serious misdemeanor (e.g., 3rd degree assault, domestic violence, weapon or drug charges).

• High school diploma or GED. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred Qualifications are examples of experience and education considered to be highly desirable by hiring agencies.

• Experience in security, law enforcement, military, or corrections field.

• Experience in customer service or working with the public.