Correctional Officer

CoreCivic; Olney Springs (CO); On-site; USD 71,234,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Healthcare program

Paid training

Job summary

CoreCivic is hiring immediately for a Correctional Officer in Colorado who will provide security, care and direct supervision of inmates in housing units, at meals, during recreation and work assignments.

You must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license and be able to work any shift; paid training and licensing costs are covered where applicable; veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Have a high school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• Paid training and, where applicable, licensing as a security officer.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to complete required training.
• Available to work any hours and any shift.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.
• Be prepared to work a variety of posts including armory, housing units, kitchen, medical, and visitation.
• Support veterans and recognize military service in qualification for roles requiring criminal justice experience.

Skills

High school diploma

GED certification

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Age 18+

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.