Senior Detention Officer

CoreCivic; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Appleton, WI seeks an experienced Senior Detention Officer to supervise Detention Officers on shift and oversee security operations in a secure facility. You will protect inmates' rights and ensure proper count procedures and safety standards.

The role requires the ability to work any post on any shift, with responsibilities including supervising housing areas and ensuring compliance with facility and corporate security guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Three years in a criminal justice field, preferably with one year supervising.
• Education may be substituted year-for-year.
• Completion of basic pre-service officer training and non-commissioned security officer license as applicable.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Minimum age 21.

Responsibilities

• Provide general supervision of Detention Officers and inmates on the shift per policy.
• Inspect housing and general areas to ensure security, health, safety and welfare standards.
• Supervise internal and external security; inspect posts to ensure alertness and proper security at all times.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Criminal justice knowledge

Attention to detail

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

$36.08 per hour

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by
a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility
to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Senior Detention Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an
institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to
making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

The
Senior Detention Officer assists in the supervision of the administrative and
operational security activities in a detention facility. Directly supervises Detention Officers
assigned to the shift. Provides for the
protection of each inmate/resident and the preservation of each inmate's/resident's legal rights. Supervises the count of inmates/residents and directs adherence to all
key control procedures. Must be able to
work any post assignment on any shift.

• - Provide general supervision of Detention 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.
• - Three years experience in a criminal justice field, which preferably includes one year in a supervisory capacity.
• - Additional education may be substituted 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 21 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE - including Disability/Veteran.