Correctional Officer - Whiteville

CoreCivic; Whiteville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; 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 hiring a Correctional Officer to ensure security, care and direct supervision of inmates in housing units, meal times, recreation and other facility activities. The role may require weapons/force to maintain order and safety.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, be 18+, have a valid driver’s license, and be willing to obtain state licenses and certifications. CoreCivic emphasizes a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Willing to obtain required state license and certifications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work any shift and be assigned to multiple posts.
• Age 18+.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.
• Be prepared to work any shift and be assigned to posts such as armory, housing units, kitchen, medical, or visitation.
• Military service is recognized as a qualification for certain positions.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Security minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

State security license

Job description

$23.87 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

$23.87 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.