Security Shift Leader — Corrections Facility

CoreCivic; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Leavenworth, KS is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee administrative and operational security activities on a specific shift, ensuring safety and compliance in a secure institutional setting.

The role requires guiding security staff and inmates, ensuring adequate staffing, participating in recruiting and training, and making recommendations on personnel matters and resource management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
• Three years experience in a criminal justice field or other acceptable related field, which includes two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Additional education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Completion of basic pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, a commissioned security officer license.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of correctional facility management, laws, rules and supervision/training principles.
• Minimum Age Requirement: must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and manage operations of security staff and inmates/residents on the shift in the performance of their duties.
• Provide for adequate staffing in areas supervised; fill in as needed during periods of short staffing.
• Engage and participate in recruiting, hiring, orientating staff, and other staffing needs in areas supervised.
• Make recommendations concerning personnel matters and assist in the effective management of facility resources.

Education

High school diploma / GED or equivalent

Job description

CoreCivic in Leavenworth, KS is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee administrative and operational security activities on a specific shift, ensuring safety and compliance in a secure institutional setting.

The role requires guiding security staff and inmates, ensuring adequate staffing, participating in recruiting and training, and making recommendations on personnel matters and resource management.