Security Operations Leader: Facility & Staff Oversight

CoreCivic; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic seeks an Assistant Chief of Security to assist with security planning and operations for a juvenile or adult facility. Responsibilities include staffing, post assignments and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and standards.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science field, plus several years of correctional experience with supervisory duties. A valid driver’s license and 18+ age are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science or related field.
• Four years of professional correctional work experience with two years in a supervisory capacity preferred.
• Full-time professional correctional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.
• Knowledge of correctional custody methods; facility rules, regulations and standards; supervision and training practices; and management principles.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age of 18.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the enforcement of policies, procedures, rules, regulations and standards for the facility.
• Directly or through supervisors, assign, train, supervise and evaluate security staff; interview and recommend applicants; review personnel actions.
• Communicate effectively with administration, staff, inmates/residents, contracting agency, local law enforcement, visitors and others; provide information and guidance; mediate disputes; testify in court as needed.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of shift logs, disciplinary reports, attendance records, incident reports and other administrative reports; ensure proper grammar and filing.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Interviewing

Disciplinary reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral science

Job description

CoreCivic seeks an Assistant Chief of Security to assist with security planning and operations for a juvenile or adult facility. Responsibilities include staffing, post assignments and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and standards.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science field, plus several years of correctional experience with supervisory duties. A valid driver’s license and 18+ age are required.