Unit Manager - Corrections Team Leader & Operations

CoreCivic; Alamo (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Unit Manager for an institutional, secure setting. The role supervises unit staff, oversees unit programs, and ensures full staffing while controlling manpower resources to support facility operations.

The position emphasizes remedying deficiencies and aligning unit activities with corporate policies, including participation in meetings linking the unit to overall facility operations.

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 18 years of age.

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 & Hiring

Payroll oversight

Communication

Performance evaluations

Unit management

Education

High school diploma

GED certification

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Unit Manager for an institutional, secure setting. The role supervises unit staff, oversees unit programs, and ensures full staffing while controlling manpower resources to support facility operations.

The position emphasizes remedying deficiencies and aligning unit activities with corporate policies, including participation in meetings linking the unit to overall facility operations.