Senior Correctional Officer

CoreCivic; Alamo (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Senior Correctional Officer to supervise the shift, oversee security operations and protect the rights of inmates in a secure facility. The role emphasizes leadership, compliance with policy, and maintaining high standards of safety and welfare.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years in criminal justice (preferably with supervisory experience) and completion of pre-service officer training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years experience in a criminal justice field; supervisory experience preferred.
• Completion of basic pre-service officer training.
• State security license where applicable.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum age 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide general supervision of staff and inmates on the shift.
• Inspect housing and general use areas to ensure security, health, safety and welfare standards.
• Routinely inspect posts to confirm security is maintained at all times.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years in criminal justice field

Supervisory experience preferred

Pre-service officer training completed

State security license (where applicable)

Driver's license

Minimum age 18

Job description

$25.56 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 Senior Correctional 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 Senior Correctional Officer assists in the supervision of the administrative and operational security activities in a correctional facility. They directly supervises Correctional Officers assigned to the shift. They also provide for the protection of each inmate/resident and the preservation of each inmate’s/ resident’s legal rights.

• Provide general supervision of Correctional Officers and inmates/residents on the shift in the performance of their duties and evaluate as prescribed by the facility and corporate policy.
• Conduct inspections of all housing and general use areas to ensure that proper standards, facility operating procedures and corporate guidelines of security, health, safety, sanitation and welfare are maintained; direct staff and inmate/resident resources to correct problems detected.
• Assist in supervising the internal and external security of the facility; routinely inspect posts to observe alertness of personnel and to confirm security is properly maintained at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• Two years experience in a criminal justice field, which preferably includes one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Additional education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Completion of basic pre-service officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

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