Senior Correctional Officer

CoreCivic; Whiteville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Senior Correctional Officer to supervise the administrative and operational security activities in a correctional facility. You will directly supervise Correctional Officers on the shift and help protect inmates’ rights within a secure setting.

Responsibilities include inspecting housing areas, ensuring compliance with security and safety procedures, and directing staff to resolve issues while maintaining high standards of welfare for residents.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in a criminal justice field, which preferably includes one year in a supervisory capacity.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Criminal justice background

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

$27.99 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