Unit Manager

CoreCivic; Cushing (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic seeks a Unit Manager to lead and supervise the unit staff, ensuring full staffing and effective use of manpower in a secure facility. You will participate in recruitment, oversee performance evaluations, and liaise with facility operations to address deficiencies and ensure policy compliance.

The role requires experience in corrections or related fields, strong leadership, and the ability to manage payroll and overtime. A valid driver’s license and age 20+ are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in a criminal justice field, including two years in a supervisory capacity or two years as a CoreCivic Case Manager or Correctional Counselor.
• Additional qualifying education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience on a CoreCivic Way unit management team may substitute for the aforementioned qualifications.
• Knowledge of correctional facility management, supervision, and training; knowledge of corrections laws, rules, and regulations.
• A valid driver's license.
• Minimum age: 20 years.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise staff assigned to the unit in the performance of their duties and evaluate as prescribed by facility and corporate policy.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring and orienting assigned staff.
• Communicate responsibilities, authorities and accountability to all direct subordinates so that they are defined and understood.
• Complete written evaluations on all staff under direct supervision; review and approve staff evaluations completed by subordinate managers or supervisors in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Routinely review subordinates’ payroll records and the use of overtime.

Skills

Staff supervision

Recruiting

Communication

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

$66,483.00 / per year

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 arecurrently seeking a Unit Manager who has a passion for providingthe highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join ateam that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities weserve.

The Unit Manager supervises staff assigned to the unit and oversees unit program. They perform liaison functions throughout the facility by attending a variety of administrative meetings, which links the unit to the total facility operation. This individual also provides for the unit to be fully staffed and oversees the manner in which manpower resources are expended in the unit. Lastly, they will monitor and assesses the unit's progress with an emphasis on remedying any deficiencies.

• Directly supervise staff assigned to the unit in the performance of their duties and evaluate as prescribed by facility and corporate policy.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring and orienting assigned staff.
• Communicate responsibilities, authorities and accountability to all direct subordinates so that they are defined and understood.
• Complete written evaluations on all staff under direct supervision; review and approve staff evaluations completed by subordinate managers or supervisors in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Routinely review subordinates’ payroll records and the use of overtime.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent is required.
• Three years of experience in a criminal justice field, which includes two years in a supervisory capacity or two years as a CoreCivic Case Manager or Correctional Counselor, is required.
• Additional qualifying education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience on a “CoreCivic Way” unit management team that includes time served as an acting Unit Manager may be substituted for the aforementioned qualifications.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices of correctional facility management, supervision, and training as well as knowledge of, pertinent corrections laws, rules and regulations.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 20 years of age.

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