Correctional Officer

CoreCivic; Las Animas (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company matched 401K

Paid time off and federal holidays

Healthcare and wellness programs

Paid Training and where applicablecert

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Officer to provide security, care and direct supervision of inmates in housing units, meals, recreation, and work assignments within a secure facility.

The role may require employing weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. You must be able to work any shift and have a valid driver’s license. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE.

Qualifications

• Have a high school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• We train you to be successful: Paid training, and where applicable, a non-commissioned security officer license.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Can demonstrate the ability to complete any required training.
• Are available to work any hours, any shift.
• Are at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, meals, recreation, work assignments and all facility activity.
• May have to employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order.
• Maintain order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.
• Be able to work any shift across posts (armory, housing, kitchen, medical, visitation).
• Military service may be recognized to qualify for positions requiring criminal justice experience.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

$24.86 per hour

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 Hiring Immediately For a Correctional Officer Who Has a Passion For Providing The Highest Quality Care In An Institutional, Secure Setting. As a CoreCivic Employee, You Can Expect

• Company matched 401K
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• Healthcare and wellness programs
• Paid Training and where applicable certifications

$24.86 per hour

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 Hiring Immediately For a Correctional Officer Who Has a Passion For Providing The Highest Quality Care In An Institutional, Secure Setting. As a CoreCivic Employee, You Can Expect

• Company matched 401K
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• Healthcare and wellness programs
• Paid Training and where applicable certifications

The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility. You may have to employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order.

• You are responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.
• You must be able to work any shift, as you may be assigned to a variety of posts including, but not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.
• CoreCivic recognizes your military service to qualify you for positions

requiring criminal justice experience.

Benefits

2025 CoreCivic Benefits Overview

• Company matched 401K
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• Healthcare and wellness programs
• Paid Training and where applicable certifications

You may be a fit for this role if you:

• Have a high school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• We train you to be successful: Paid training, and where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment (we pay the cost for you).
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Can demonstrate the ability to complete any required training.
• Are available to work any hours, any shift.
• Are at least 18 years of age.

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