Municipal Jail Corrections Officer (Lateral Transfer)

Salary: $22.73 – $36.48/hour

Position Summary:
The fundamental reason the classification exists is to provide the safe custody, detention, treatment and rehabilitation of adult inmates in the Municipal Jail. Major work functions of the class are: patrolling cell blocks, securing and delivering items to inmates; observing and directing inmates in work assignments; processing inmates; and enforcing department rules and regulations. Work is performed in accordance with established department and state standards and guidelines under the general supervision of a Municipal Jail Corrections Sergeant.
Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Graduation from an approved high school, or a G.E.D. certificate is required.
• An applicant must have graduated and received a regular or advanced high school diploma as approved or recognized by the Alabama State Department of Education (see Alabama Administrative Code Rule 290-3-1-02).
• Correspondence or mail order high school diplomas or certificates are not acceptable.
• Must be of good moral character and have no record of conviction or a misdemeanor or felony involving violence, force, or moral turpitude, or serious traffic violations.
• Applicants will be fingerprinted prior to consideration for appointment.
• Must have and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license as needed to drive city vehicles when transporting inmates.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must submit to a medical examination following an offer of employment.
• Employment with the City of Montgomery is conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test.