Assistant Chief of Security

CoreCivic; Appleton (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Minnesota is seeking an Assistant Chief of Security to oversee security operations at an institutional setting. The role requires leadership, planning and ensuring compliance with all policies while maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff.

You will supervise staff, coordinate shift coverage, and liaise with law enforcement and agency partners to protect people and property. A bachelor's degree in a social/behavioral field, 4 years of correctional experience (2 in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science or related field.
• Four years of professional correctional work experience, with two years in a supervisory capacity preferred.
• Knowledge of correctional custody methods and applicable standards.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum age 21 years.

Responsibilities

• Supervise enforcement of facility policies, procedures, rules and standards.
• Directly or through supervisors, assign, train, supervise and evaluate security staff; interview and recommend applicants; handle personnel actions as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with administration, staff, inmates/residents, law enforcement, visitors and others; provide information, directions and testimony as needed.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of shift logs, disciplinary and incident reports and other administrative records.

Skills

Staff supervision

Effective communication

Interviewing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in social/behavioral science

Job description

$96,292.55 per year At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a

$96,292.55 per year At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Assistant Chief of Security who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting.

Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

The Assistant Chief of Security is responsible for assisting with the overall security plan and the security operations of the juvenile or adult facility, including staffing and post assignments. Promotes compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, rules, regulations and standards.

• Supervise the enforcement of applicable corporate and facility policies, procedures, rules, regulations and standards for the facility.
• Directly or through subordinate supervisors, assign, train, supervise and evaluate the work of staff who provide security and security-related functions at the facility; interview and recommend applicants for employment; and review and/or make decisions on personnel actions, as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates/residents, contracting agency, local governmental law enforcement agencies, visitors, the general public and other related entities, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment. This includes interviewing applicants, giving information, instructions and directions, mediating disputes, advising of rights and processes, and providing reliable testimony in court and other formal settings.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of shift logs, disciplinary reports, attendance records, incident reports, administrative disciplinary decisions, inmate/resident cell assignments and other administrative reports and records, using appropriate grammar, to include filing, alphabetizing and labeling.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science or other acceptable related field.
• Four years professional correctional work experience which includes two years in a supervisory capacity preferred.
• Qualifying full-time professional correctional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years.
• Must demonstrate a knowledge of correctional custody methods and techniques, pertinent facility rules, regulations and standards, practices and principles of supervision and training and practices and principles of management.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.