Correctional Officer Trainee – Easterling

Job overview

The Correctional Officer Trainee – Easterling role is onsite at Easterling Correctional Facility in Clio, AL; the stated pay range is $27–$34 per hour. The position is with the Alabama Department of Corrections and includes a 10-week training program in Selma, Alabama. The trainee performs correctional work supporting custody, rehabilitation, and reentry of adult inmates. The role helps maintain institutional safety and security while supervising inmates, documenting activity, and explaining facility rules and services.

What you'll do

• Monitor inmate movement and supervise work details
• inspect quarters and security equipment
• search for contraband
• conduct inmate counts and checks
• report unusual conditions and disturbances
• maintain records and reports
• drive transfer vehicles
• explain rules and available services
• observe behavior and submit evaluations
• instruct inmates in hygiene, discipline, and etiquette.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

correctional officer trainee

easterling

clio al

alabama department of corrections

correctional facility

paid training

10-week training

$27–$34/hour

state benefits

custody and rehabilitation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Subsistence pay for days physically worked
• defined-benefit retirement plan and optional deferred compensation
• health insurance, optional dental and supplemental coverage, discounted vision care, flexible benefits, 14 holidays, personal leave, sick leave, annual leave, and military leave.

Why this role

Applicants must be U.S. citizens at appointment, at least 19 years old, hold a high school diploma or GED, and meet the stated BAT or associate-degree qualification; successful completion of the 10-week training program is required.

About the employer

Alabama Department of Corrections is hiring for this role. Industry: Correctional Institutions. Sector: 92.