Detention Officer

CoreCivic; Eden (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Detention Officer in Eden, Alabama. The role focuses on maintaining order, safety, and security of residents within a correctional facility, including supervision during meals, recreation, and work assignments. Pre-service training and licensing requirements apply, along with a valid driver's license and ability to complete required trainings.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order, safety, and security of residents in a correctional facility.
• Engage in interchangeable work areas including armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

$24.08 / per hour

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven bya deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibilityto better the public good. We are currently seeking a
Detention Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality carein an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated tomaking an impact for the people and communities we serve.

TheDetention Officer performs routine duties in accordance with establishedpolicies, regulations and procedures to maintain order and provide for thesecurity, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, atmeals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases ofactivity in a correctional facility. Mayemploy weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Must be able to work any post assignment onany shift.

• Responsible for maintaining order, safety, and security of residents in a correctional facility.
• Engage in a variety of interchangeable work areas that includes, but is not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• Must complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment.
• A valid driver's license and clear driving record is required.
• Demonstrate ability to complete any required training, as established or necessary to meet contract requirements and/or standards.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.