Senior Detention Officer — Facility Security Lead

CoreCivic; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Senior Detention Officer in Leavenworth, KS, to supervise Detention Officers and oversee security operations in a secure facility. The role focuses on protecting inmate rights while enforcing key control procedures and facilitating inmate counts.

The position requires leadership on the shift, inspections of housing areas, and adherence to safety, health, and welfare standards. A valid driver's license and being at least 21 years old are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Three years experience in a criminal justice field, preferably with one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Additional education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Completion of basic pre-service officer training; where applicable, a non-commissioned security officer license by the state of employment.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Criminal justice experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pre-service officer training

Security officer license (where applicable)

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Senior Detention Officer in Leavenworth, KS, to supervise Detention Officers and oversee security operations in a secure facility. The role focuses on protecting inmate rights while enforcing key control procedures and facilitating inmate counts.

The position requires leadership on the shift, inspections of housing areas, and adherence to safety, health, and welfare standards. A valid driver's license and being at least 21 years old are required.