Senior Correctional Officer

CoreCivic; Clifton (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Senior Correctional Officer to oversee shift supervision of officers and inmates in a secure correctional facility. You will help protect inmate rights while ensuring safety and order, under facility and corporate policy.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years in criminal justice with supervisory exposure, and completion of pre-service training; a state security license is preferred and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• Two years experience in a criminal justice field, preferably with one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Completion of basic pre-service officer training and, where applicable, a non-commissioned security officer license.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide general supervision of Correctional Officers and inmates on the shift.
• Conduct inspections of housing and general use areas to ensure standards and guidelines are maintained.
• Assist in supervising the internal and external security of the facility; inspect posts to observe alertness and ensure security.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pre-service officer training

Job description

$28.90 per hour

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven bya deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibilityto better the public good. We are currently seeking a Senior Correctional Officer whohas a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional,secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact forthe 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