CORRECTIONS PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Rogers, ARJob$52–77K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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The Corrections Program Specialist develops, implements, and manages correctional programs within the Arkansas Department of Corrections to support offender rehabilitation and reintegration. The role assesses service needs, evaluates program effectiveness, collaborates with staff and community stakeholders, and manages program resources. It operates under state and federal laws and agency policies. Education in behavioral sciences or addictions counseling, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
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CORRECTIONS PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Date: Oct 26, 2026
Req ID: 60497
Location:
Rogers, AR, US, 72756
Category: DEPT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION
Anticipated Starting Salary: $52,137.07
Position Number: 22179473
County: Benton
Posting End Date: 11/2/2026
Anticipated Starting Salary: $52,137.07
Location: Benton County Drug Court - Rogers
Preferred - Education in the Behavioral Sciences/Addictions Counseling or equivalent experience.
The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.
All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical marijuana usage, as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution, prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.
Position Information
Job Series:Corrections Programs - Career-path
Classification:Corrections Program Specialist
Class Code:SCP10P
Pay Grade:SGS06
Salary Range:$52,137 - $77,163
Job Summary
The Corrections Program Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing correctional programs within the Arkansas Department of Corrections. This role ensures that programs meet the needs of offenders and support their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. The position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and manage correctional programs designed to support offender rehabilitation and reintegration. Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in services and develop appropriate programs to address these needs. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of correctional programs, making adjustments as needed to improve outcomes. Collaborate with facility staff, community organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure program success. Prepare and manage program budgets, financial resources, and expenditures. Provide training and support to staff involved in the delivery of correctional programs. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to program operations and outcomes. Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and standards. Prepare reports on program activities, performance, and achievements. Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Comprehensive understanding of correctional practices, policies, and procedures. In-depth knowledge of rehabilitation and reintegration programs for offenders. Familiarity with program development, implementation, and evaluation. Ability to analyze and interpret data to assess program effectiveness. Competence in preparing reports and documentation. Aptitude for maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information. Familiarity with state and federal laws and regulations governing corrections. Familiarity of audit and inspection protocols.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, social work, or a related field. Two years of experience in corrections, program management, or a related field.
Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.
Licensure/Certifications
N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market:Fayetteville
How this job compares
Set against the 10,761 open Program Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$52–77K/yr
- Arkansas median$100–187K/yr90 salary ranges
- US median$127–201K/yr7,738 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $65K, is 57% below the Arkansas median midpoint ($150K) — in the lowest quarter of Program Management salary ranges in Arkansas.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 105 open Program Management jobs in Arkansas and 10,761 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Program Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 9,212 postings).
- Education
- 4,188 of the 10,761 open Program Management jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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