Senior Detention Officer

National Police; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Senior Detention Officer to supervise detention operations in a secure facility. The role supports protection of inmates, oversees counts, and ensures compliance with key control procedures in a shift-based setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in criminal justice with supervisory experience preferred, completion of pre-service officer training and a valid driver's license; must be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three years in criminal justice, preferably with supervisory experience.
• Completion of basic pre-service officer training; state license where applicable.
• Valid driver's license and must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Detention Officers and inmates on the assigned shift.
• Oversee housing and general area inspections to maintain security standards.
• Supervise internal and external security; ensure posts are alert and secure at all times.

Skills

Criminal justice experience

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pre-service officer training

Security officer license

Job description

$30.27 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 least18 years of age.

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