Correctional Counselor

CoreCivic; Tutwiler (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Tutwiler, Mississippi is seeking a dedicated Correctional Counselor to provide high-quality care in a secure institutional setting. The role emphasizes resolving inmate issues promptly and supporting daily operations within the Unit Management Team.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of correctional experience, with a valid driver’s license. Candidates should be prepared to work in a structured, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• One year of correctional officer experience required; two or more years experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine duties as a Correctional Counselor as part of the Unit Management Team to address inmate issues before they escalate.
• Ensure services and programs are delivered to inmates assigned to the unit as designed.
• Maintain a caseload of inmates to resolve daily living issues.
• Make daily rounds through assigned units, observing operations and interactions to ensure safety and security.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with inmates regarding grievances and resolve within policy.

Skills

Correctional experience

Valid driver’s license

Attention to safety and security

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

$22.05 / 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.

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.