Correctional Counselor

CoreCivic; Olney Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Counselor in Colorado to provide high-quality, secure care within an institutional setting. You will join a unit management team and work to resolve inmate issues before they escalate.

Responsibilities include delivering programs, managing a caseload, conducting one-on-one meetings, and daily rounds to maintain safety and order. A HS diploma/GED and 1 year of correctional experience are required, with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• One year of correctional officer experience required; two or more years preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age 18.

Responsibilities

• Resolve daily inmate issues before they become significant matters or grievances.
• Ensure services and programs are delivered to inmates as designed.
• Maintain a caseload of inmates to address daily living issues.
• Make daily rounds, observe operations, and ensure unit safety and security.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with inmates regarding grievances and resolve them per policy.

Skills

Correctional experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

$26.24 per hour

At CoreCivic, our employeesare driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and aresponsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Correctional Counselor who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in aninstitutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated tomaking an impact for the people and communities we serve.

Perform routine duties of a Correctional Counselor is a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances.

• Perform routine duties of a Correctional Counselor is a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances.
• Ensure that services and programs are delivered to inmates assigned to the unit at a time and manner as designed.
• Maintain a caseload of inmates with the primary purpose of resolving daily living issues before they expand into significant incidents.
• Make daily rounds through assigned units talking with staff and inmates, observing operations and interactions between staff and inmates in the unit, ensuring the unit is operating in a safe and secure manner and anticipates situations.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with inmates regarding grievance or potential grievance matters and resolve the situation within the framework of policy.

2025 CoreCivic Benefits Overview (https://corecivic.csod.com/clientimg/corecivic/welcome/myCareer/Colorado Benefits Docs/2025 CoreCivic Benefits Overview (Safety non-SCA facilities) FINAL.pdf)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• One year of correctional officer experience required; two or more years experience preferred.
• Additional education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

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