Senior Detention Officer

CoreCivic; Cushing (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Oklahoma is seeking a Senior Detention Officer to supervise Detention Officers on shift and oversee inmate safety within a secure facility. The role emphasizes protecting inmates’ rights while ensuring compliance with facility procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 3 years in criminal justice with supervisory exposure, basic pre-service training, relevant license if required, and a valid driver’s license. EOE.

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 20 years of age.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent

Job description

$26.18 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 Detention Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in aninstitutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated tomaking an impact for the people and communities we serve.

TheSenior Detention Officer assists in the supervision of the administrative andoperational security activities in a detention facility. Directly supervises Detention Officersassigned to the shift. Provides for theprotection of each inmate/resident and the preservation of eachinmate’s/resident’s legal rights. Supervises the count of inmates/residents and directs adherence to allkey control procedures. Must be able towork 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 20 years of age.

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