Assistant Chief of Security

CoreCivic; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic seeks an Assistant Chief of Security to assist with security planning and operations for a juvenile or adult facility. Responsibilities include staffing, post assignments and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and standards.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science field, plus several years of correctional experience with supervisory duties. A valid driver’s license and 18+ age are required.

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.
• Full-time professional correctional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.
• Knowledge of correctional custody methods; facility rules, regulations and standards; supervision and training practices; and management principles.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age of 18.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the enforcement of policies, procedures, rules, regulations and standards for the facility.
• Directly or through supervisors, assign, train, supervise and evaluate security staff; interview and recommend applicants; review personnel actions.
• Communicate effectively with administration, staff, inmates/residents, contracting agency, local law enforcement, visitors and others; provide information and guidance; mediate disputes; testify in court as needed.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of shift logs, disciplinary reports, attendance records, incident reports and other administrative reports; ensure proper grammar and filing.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Interviewing

Disciplinary reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral science

Job description

$80,000 - $85,000 / 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 18 years of age.

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