Senior Correctional Officer: Inmate Relations & Unit Safety

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

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Senior Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations in Whiteville, TN to manage inmate interactions and ensure safety in a secure facility. You will lead rounds, address daily living issues, and resolve grievances within policy guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, security experience, and a valid driver's license, with a focus on maintaining professional standards and safe operations.

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.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Senior Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations in Whiteville, TN to manage inmate interactions and ensure safety in a secure facility. You will lead rounds, address daily living issues, and resolve grievances within policy guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, security experience, and a valid driver's license, with a focus on maintaining professional standards and safe operations.