Senior Detention Officer

CoreCivic; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Senior Detention Officer to supervise Detention Officers and oversee security operations in a detention facility. The role includes protecting inmates' rights while maintaining safety and order on the assigned shift.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 3 years in criminal justice (1 year supervisory preferred), basic pre-service training, state license where applicable, a valid driver's license, and a minimum age of 21.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years in a criminal justice field, preferably with one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Completion of basic pre-service officer training; state license where applicable.
• Valid driver's license required and minimum age of 21.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Detention Officers and inmates/residents on shift.
• Inspect housing and general use areas to ensure security, health, safety, sanitation and welfare standards are met.
• Oversee internal and external security, regularly inspect posts to ensure alertness and proper security.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic pre-service officer training

State security officer license (where applicable)

Valid driver's license

Minimum age 21

Job description

$31.36 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.