Senior Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations

National Police; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Senior Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations, to join the Unit Management Team in an institutional setting. This uniformed role focuses on resolving daily inmate issues before they escalate, conducting rounds, and maintaining safety and security across assigned units.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years in security within criminal justice (one year in a supervisory capacity preferred), and a valid driver's license. Must be 18+.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• Two years of security experience in a criminal justice field, preferably including one year in a supervisory capacity.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age: 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Resolve daily inmate issues to prevent incidents.
• Diligently patrol units, observe staff-inmate interactions, ensure safety and security.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with inmates regarding grievances and resolve per policy.
• Develop relationships with inmates to support informal resolution of issues.

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

$31.12 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 aSenior Correctional Officer, Inmate Relationswhohas 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, Inmate Relationsis a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances. They ensure that services and programs are delivered to inmates assigned to the unit at a time and manner as designed.

• Responsible for an assigned group of inmates with the primary purpose of resolving daily living issues before they expand into significant incidents.
• Make daily rounds through assigned units talking with staff and inmates, observing operations and interactions between staff and inmates on the unit, ensuring the unit is operating in a safe and secure manner and anticipates situations.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with inmates regarding grievance or potential grievance matters and resolve the situation within the framework of policy.
• Develop an interactive working relationship with inmates that support the informal resolution of inmate issues.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• Two years of security 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.
• 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.