Senior Correctional Officer: Lead Secure Facility Ops

CoreCivic; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Senior Correctional Officer to oversee daily security operations in a high‑risk, secure facility. You will directly supervise on‑shift Correctional Officers, coordinate protective services, and ensure adherence to facility policies and legal rights of inmates/residents.

You will conduct regular inspections of housing and work areas, monitor post performance, and assign resources to maintain security, health, safety, sanitation, and welfare standards in line with corporate

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.
• 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 18.

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 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Senior Correctional Officer to oversee daily security operations in a high‑risk, secure facility. You will directly supervise on‑shift Correctional Officers, coordinate protective services, and ensure adherence to facility policies and legal rights of inmates/residents.

You will conduct regular inspections of housing and work areas, monitor post performance, and assign resources to maintain security, health, safety, sanitation, and welfare standards in line with corporate