Correctional Officer

CoreCivic; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company matched 401K

Paid time off and federal holidays

Healthcare and wellness programs

Paid Training

Job summary

CoreCivic is hiring a Correctional Officer in Olney, IL, to ensure the security, safety, and care of inmates across housing units, meals, recreation, and work assignments. The role requires flexibility to cover multiple shifts and posts, including armory and visitation, with paid training and eligibility for state licenses where applicable.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Willingness to complete paid training and necessary licenses.

Responsibilities

• Provide security, care, and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units and during meals, recreation, work assignments, and activities.
• Maintain order and security; may employ weapons or force to ensure discipline and safety.
• Be adaptable to work various shifts and posts including armory, housing units, kitchen, medical, and visitation.

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

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. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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. 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)

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.