Detention Officer

CoreCivic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Detention Officer to uphold order, safety, and security for residents within a correctional facility. The role involves supervision across housing units, meals, recreation, and work assignments, with potential use of force to maintain discipline as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, strong judgment under pressure, and completion of state pre-service training. A valid driver''s license and clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• One year of work experience demonstrating tactful public interaction, sound judgement, report preparation, and composure in stressful or emergency situations.
• Pre-service correctional officer training; where applicable, a non-commissioned security officer license by the state.
• Valid driver''s license and clear driving record.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining 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.

Skills

Public interaction

Report writing

Judgement under pressure

Communication

Driver's license

Age 21+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pre-service correctional officer training

Non-commissioned security officer license (where required)

Job description

$23.46 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 currently seeking a Detention Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

The Detention Officer performs routine duties in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures to maintain order and provide 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. May employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Must be able to work any post assignment on any 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 have one year of work experience demonstrating tactful public interaction, sound judgement, report preparation, the ability to follow and interpret instructions and regulations, and composure in stressful or emergency situations.
• 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 21 years of age.

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