Correctional Officer

CoreCivic; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company matched 401K

Paid time off and federal holidays

Healthcare and wellness programs

Paid Training and certifications

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Officer in Youngstown, OH. The role involves security, care of inmates, and supervision in housing units, meals, recreation, and on work assignments within a correctional facility.

You may need to employ force to maintain order. Veterans are encouraged to apply and you must be at least 18 with a valid driver’s license and high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Paid training and, where applicable, a security officer license funded by CoreCivic.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.
• Supervise inmates at housing units, meals, recreation, and work assignments.

Skills

Flexible shifts

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

$25.80 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.

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.