Chief of Security

CoreCivic; Eden (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Chief of Security to lead security operations at an institutional, secure setting. You will ensure proper staffing, monitor posts across shifts, and maintain safety for staff and inmates.

You will promote adherence to policies and standards while guiding supervision and training; a valid driver's license and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Social or Behavioral Science or related field.
• Four years of correctional work experience, including two years at supervisory level.
• Three years of supervisory experience of correctional employees.
• Education may be substituted with additional qualifying full-time supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of correctional custody methods, facility rules and supervision/training principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and monitors overall security operations of the facility, ensuring staffing levels for all shifts and posts, and maintaining safety and security of staff and inmates.
• Promotes compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, rules, regulations and standards.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioral Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.

CoreCivic is currently seeking a 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.

Job Description

• The Chief of Security coordinates and monitors the overall security operations of the facility, ensuring proper staffing levels for all shifts and posts, and maintaining safety and security of staff and inmates.
• Promotes compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, rules, regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Social or Behavioral Science or a related field.
• Four (4) years of correctional work experience, including two (2) years of experience as a Shift Supervisor, Unit Manager and/or CoreCivic department head, or equivalent, is required.
• Correctional work experience must include three (3) years supervisory experience of correctional employees.
• Additional qualifying full-time correctional supervisory experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of correctional custody methods and techniques, pertinent facility rules, regulations and standards, principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran