Correctional Officer Trainee - Ventress
Company: Alabama Department of Corrections
Location: Clayton
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description ADOC is hiring Correctional
Officer Trainees at Ventress CF in Clayton, Alabama. Earn
$27.94/hour, get full benefits, and build a career that matters.
Apply now and serve with strength and purpose. Salary Information
$55,375.20 - $70,718.40 Annually $26.62 - $34.00 Hourly PLUS earn
up to almost 30% more within the first 2 years! General Overview
The Correctional Officer Trainee is an entry-level, full-time
position with the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC).
Employees serve a critical role in the overall success of the ADOC
by performing correctional work in state prisons by overseeing the
custody, rehabilitation, and reentry of inmates. Correctional
officers participate in the custody, transport, detention,
treatment, and rehabilitation of adult inmates in correctional
institutions following ADOC administrative regulations and job
specific training. Correctional officers must be alert, decisive,
demonstrate good judgment, and serve the citizens of the State of
Alabama honor and integrity. Responsibilities of a Correctional
Officer (Any one position may not include all the duties listed,
nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)
Stands watch in halls or in wall towers to control movement of
inmates. Supervises groups of inmates on work details in kitchens,
shops, laundries, recreation areas; instructs inmates performing
semi-skilled and unskilled manual assignments; checks inmates in
and out of the institution. Inspects quarters for safety and
sanitary conditions and for presence of contraband, searches
inmates and visitors for contraband. Maintains constant alert and
reports unusual conditions and disturbances; inspects doors,
fences, and other security equipment. Makes regular and unscheduled
inmate counts and constant checks on those supervised. Completes
reports and keeps records of work progress, behavior of inmates,
infractions of rules of conduct, and unusual occurrences. Drives
transfer vehicle and inspects and keeps screens and other safety
equipment in perfect condition. Explains to inmates rules,
procedures, and services available at correctional institutions;
assists inmates regarding personal problems, educational and
vocational opportunities, and work assignments through day-to-day
contacts. Observes inmate behavior and adjustment to a correctional
environment; submits evaluation reports. Instructs inmates in
personal hygiene, discipline, and proper etiquette. Minimum
Qualifications Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED
certificate (copy will be required during hiring process)
Applicants must be 19 years of age or older Applicants must provide
one of the following during the hiring process: Valid certification
of having passed the Basic Ability Test (BAT) for Law Enforcement
Officers (also called ACT WorkKeys). - OR - Proof of possession of
an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or
university (copy of diploma and/or transcript will be required
during hiring process). NOTE: Applicants previously certified by
APOSTC are not required to take the BAT, provided they have been
active within the last ten (10) years. Special Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen at the time of appointment.
Applicants must possess a valid driver license from their State of
residency. Applicants must meet APOSTC requirements, designated
agency training, and other specialized training during the
probationary period. Includes the successful completion of a
10-week training program at the ADOC Training Center located in
Selma, Alabama. Applicants must participate in a Pre-Employment
Physical Assessment. Specific details of assessment can be accessed
on the ADOC website. Applicants must successfully complete a
background investigation which includes a fingerprint-based
criminal history background check and drug screening. Applicants
with a felony and/or domestic violence conviction are not eligible
for employment. If an applicant is a veteran of the armed forces of
the United States, their discharge must be under honorable
conditions. Applicants are subject to assignment anywhere within
the State. Benefits Subsistence Pay $12/day physically worked
(estimated to be a $2,500 - $3,000 annual benefit) Retirement
Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (employer/employee based) Optional
Deferred Compensation Programs Low Cost Health Insurance Blue
Cross/Blue Shield Health (Single/Family Coverage) Optional Dental
(Single/Family Coverage) Optional Health and Supplemental Insurance
Coverage Optional Cancer Policy Discounted Vision Care Program
Flexible Benefits Program (pre-tax dollars for qualified Medical
Expense and Dependent Care) Paid Time Off 12 Holidays per year 1
Personal leave day per year or Mardi Gras Holiday (Baldwin and
Mobile counties only) 13 Sick days per year (accrued time off) 13
to 29 Annual leave days per year (accrued time off) 168 Hours of
military leave per year Learn more about jobs at the ADOC. Job
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