Correctional Officer

CoreCivic; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Officer to maintain order and security in a secure facility, with direct supervision of inmates. Training for non-certified officers is provided for FDLE certification; existing FDLE certification is a plus.

Duties include post coverage across housing, meals, recreation, and work assignments, with potential weapons use to ensure safety. The role emphasizes service, professionalism, and public safety, and requires flexibility to work any shift while meeting

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent required.
• Must complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be licensed.
• Must be certified in the discipline of Corrections through the FDLE and in good standing.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must be available to work any hours, any shift.
• Minimum age requirement: 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.
• Possess the ability to work various posts including armory, housing units, kitchen, medical and visitation.
• May employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Order and security

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

$18.92 per hour

Upon employment, training for non-certified correctional officers will be provided for the FDLE state certification. Existing FDLE certified correctional officers is a plus! 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

$18.92 per hourUpon employment, training for non-certified correctional officers will be provided for the FDLE state certification. Existing FDLE certified correctional officers is a plus! 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 Correctional Officer 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 Correctional Officer performs routine duties in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures to maintain order and provide 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. May employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order.

• Responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent required.
• Once hired, must complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment.
• Must be certified in the discipline of Corrections through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and in good standing.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete any required training.
• Must be available to work any hours, any shift.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

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