Senior Detention Officer

CoreCivic; Pahrump (NV); On-site; USD 40,289 - 57,382; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive training

Job summary

A correctional services company in Pahrump is seeking a Senior Detention Officer to supervise security operations and ensure safety standards in a facility. This full-time role requires experience in criminal justice, with a strong emphasis on maintaining security and supervising staff. Candidates must hold a high school diploma and have considerable supervisory experience. The company promotes professionalism and service to the community, offering competitive hourly wages and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Three years experience in a criminal justice field, preferably including one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Completion of basic pre-service officer training.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the internal and external security of the facility.
• Provide general supervision of Detention Officers and inmates/residents.
• Conduct inspections of housing and general use areas to ensure standards are maintained.

Education

High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent

Job description

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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.

$35.45 per hour

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

Public Safety