Impactful Correctional Counselor: Unit Support & Resolution

CoreCivic; Eloy (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Eloy, AZ seeks a Correctional Counselor to support the Unit Management Team by resolving daily inmate issues and ensuring access to programs and services.

This on-site role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preference for experience in corrections. You will perform rounds, supervise inmate interactions, and address grievances within policy to maintain safety and order.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• One year of correctional officer experience required; two or more years preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine duties of a Correctional Counselor as a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances.
• Ensure that services and programs are delivered to inmates assigned to the unit at a time and manner as designed.
• Maintain a caseload of inmates with the primary purpose of resolving daily living issues before they expand into significant incidents.
• Make daily rounds through assigned units talking with staff and inmates, observing operations and interactions between staff and inmates in the unit, ensuring the unit is operating in a safe and secure manner and anticipates situations.
• Conduct one‑on‑one meetings with inmates regarding grievance or potential grievance matters and resolve the situation within the framework of policy.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CoreCivic in Eloy, AZ seeks a Correctional Counselor to support the Unit Management Team by resolving daily inmate issues and ensuring access to programs and services.

This on-site role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preference for experience in corrections. You will perform rounds, supervise inmate interactions, and address grievances within policy to maintain safety and order.