ADOC Correctional Sergeant -Ventress

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is actively recruiting experienced and dedicated professionals to serve as Correctional Sergeants. These positions are located in facilities across the state and provide a competitive salary range and excellent benefits for qualified applicants.

*Must submit application to State Personnel listed below by September 9.

Salary: $47,839.20 - $80,121.60

Note: The starting salary is determined based on education, experience, or a combination of both.

This is a full-time position that includes supervising a small unit of correctional officers or performing highly responsible duties in a specialized area of Corrections.

Applicants must meet the requirements below:

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  
• Two years of correctional work in the security of inmates at the level of Correctional Officer or higher
  
  
• Incumbents must be certified by the Alabama Peace Officer's Standards and Training Commission in order to obtain permanent status in this classification. Please attach a list of all training and certifications to your resume and State Personnel application.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted to the State of Alabama Personnel Department. Apply online at Current Job Opportunities - SPD - State of Alabama Personnel Department

The deadline for submitting applications to State Personnel is September 9, 2026. In addition:

Please submit your resume, cover letter and direct any questions to recruiting@doc.alabama.gov

Resumes will be received until job is filled.

Other Job Benefits include:

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

• 14 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
  
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