Detention Counselor: Unit Safety & Inmate Support

CoreCivic; Milan (NM); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in the United States is seeking a Detention Counselor to join a uniformed Unit Management Team. You will resolve daily inmate concerns, ensure safe and secure operations, and support program delivery for inmates within the unit.

Responsibilities include conducting rounds, meeting with inmates about grievances, and building cooperative relationships with institutional departments to resolve issues under policy. A high school diploma and security experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• Two years of security experience in a criminal justice field, preferably including one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Additional education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of inmates with the primary purpose of resolving daily living issues.
• Make daily rounds through assigned units talking with staff and inmates, observing operations and interactions to ensure safety and security.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with inmates regarding grievance matters and resolve within policy.
• Develop interactive working relationships with inmates to support informal resolution of issues.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with institution departments to support problem solving.

Skills

Security experience

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

CoreCivic in the United States is seeking a Detention Counselor to join a uniformed Unit Management Team. You will resolve daily inmate concerns, ensure safe and secure operations, and support program delivery for inmates within the unit.

Responsibilities include conducting rounds, meeting with inmates about grievances, and building cooperative relationships with institutional departments to resolve issues under policy. A high school diploma and security experience are required.