Shift Supervisor

CoreCivic; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Shift Supervisor to provide responsible supervision of administrative and operational security activities on a dedicated shift within an institutional, secure setting. You will lead security staff and inmates, ensure proper staffing levels, and participate in hiring and staff development.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus relevant corrections training and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Three years in a criminal justice field or related field, including two years in a supervisory role.
• Additional education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Completion of basic pre-service correctional officer training and licensing where applicable.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of correctional facility management, applicable laws, and supervision principles.
• Minimum age of 18.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and manage operations of security staff and inmates on the shift.
• Ensure adequate staffing in supervised areas and cover shifts as needed.
• Engage in recruiting, hiring, and orientating staff within supervised areas.
• Make recommendations on personnel matters and assist in effective facility resource management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff recruitment

Knowledge of corrections laws

Education

High school diploma or GED

Correctional officer training/pre-service

Job description

$67,000.00 / year

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 Shift Supervisor 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.

The Shift Supervisor provides responsible supervision of the administrative and operational security activities and staff on a specific shift in a facility.

• Directly supervise and manage operations of security staff and inmates/residents on the shift in the performance of their duties.

• Provide for adequate staffing in areassupervised; fill in as needed during periods of short staffing.

• Engage and participate in recruiting, hiring, orientating staff, and other staffing needs in areas supervised.

• Make recommendations concerning personnel matters and assist in the effective management of facility resources.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.

• Three years experience in a criminal justice field or other acceptable related field, which includes two years in a supervisory capacity.

• Additional education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Completion of basic pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Must demonstrate knowledge of the practices and principles of correctional facility management; pertinent corrections laws, rules and regulations; and the principles and practices of supervision and training.

• Minimum Age Requirement:Must be at least 18 years of age.

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